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Die Apostel am Grabe der Maria, by Albertino Piazza, paint, 1519

Die Apostel am Grabe der Maria

Albertino Piazza

1519

paint

panel

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

Die Apostel am Grabe der Maria is a 1519 paint by Albertino Piazza, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Albertino Piazza
When & what style?
1519
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting shows a group of people gathered around a central figure. They are all dressed in robes, with some wearing red and others wearing blue or yellow. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains. The central figure is surrounded by a halo, and the others seem to be looking up at him in awe. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with earthy tones dominating the palette. The painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Artist

Albertino Piazza

Alberto or Albertino Piazza (1490–1528) was an Italian painter. He was born and died in Lodi, Lombardy. His elder brother Martino was also a painter.

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