Der heilige Jacobus major und der Glaube (1750-1780)
Franz Sigrist the elder1750-1780 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1803)
Specifications
- Year
- 1750-1780
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1727–1803
About the artwork
"Der heilige Jacobus major und der Glaube" (1750-1780) is a work by Franz Sigrist the elder. Context for 1750-1780: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. Religion, a short history: Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait.
"Der heilige Jacobus major und der Glaube" 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. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. 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
Austrian, 1727–1803
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