Saint Luke draws Mary with child (1823)
Johann Nepomuk Strixner1823 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1855)
Specifications
- Year
- 1823
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1782–1855
About the artwork
Dated 1823, "Saint Luke draws Mary with child" is an artwork by Johann Nepomuk Strixner. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Religion: 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. Historical background, 1823: The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting.
"Saint Luke draws Mary with child" 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
German, 1782–1855
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