The Mass of Saint Gregory (1511)
Hans Baldung1511 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1545)
Specifications
- Year
- 1511
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1484–1545
About the artwork
Hans Baldung is the artist behind "The Mass of Saint Gregory", dated 1511. Historical background, 1511: The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. 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. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is landscape. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own.
"The Mass of Saint Gregory" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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, 1484–1545
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