Artwork
Der hl. Sebald
Der hl. Sebald is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Wolf Traut. It dates from 1517 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Der hl.
About this work
Overview
Der hl. Sebald is a 1517 painting by Wolf Traut, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man in dark attire holding a church model, symbolizing his association with the building. The ring on his finger bears a cross, underscoring his religious significance. The figure is likely Saint Sebald, a revered religious figure.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a stark contrast between light and dark, with the subject set against a shadowy background. The composition is formal, with the figure presented in a rigid pose, characteristic of early 16th-century painting styles.
Artist & collection
Männliches Bildnis
Saints Maximilian, Stephen, and Valentine
The Man of Sorrows and Mater Dolorosa
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin and Saint John the Evangelist
The Nativity and Passion of Christ
Coat of Arms of Scheurl and Tucher Families
The Meeting of Joachim and Anna
Christ Taking Leave of his Mother
