Der Hexenmeister (The Sorcerer)
Carl SpitzwegPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1880)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1808–1880
About the artwork
This page presents "Der Hexenmeister (The Sorcerer)", created by Carl Spitzweg. Background on Mythology: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Der Hexenmeister (The Sorcerer)" 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, 1808–1880
If you like the visual language of Carl Spitzweg, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.
