Beheading of Saint Dorothea (1516)
Hans Baldung1516 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1545)
Specifications
- Year
- 1516
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1484–1545
About the artwork
"Beheading of Saint Dorothea" (1516) is a work by Hans Baldung. Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Historical background, 1516: 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 Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait.
"Beheading of Saint Dorothea" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. 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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