Allegory of Night (1586)
Hans Bock the Elder1586 · Square · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1624)
Specifications
- Year
- 1586
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1550–1624
About the artwork
"Allegory of Night" (1586) is a work by Hans Bock the Elder. Background on Mythology: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. Artists from the Renaissance to the Symbolists returned to myth to explore love, power, fate, and transformation. Historical background, 1586: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The sixteenth century includes the High Renaissance in Italy, the Mannerist generation that followed it, and the Northern Renaissance of artists such as Dürer, Holbein, and Bruegel. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in square orientation.
"Allegory of Night" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1550–1624
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