Artwork
The Martyrdom of Saint Florian
The Martyrdom of Saint Florian is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Albrecht Altdorfer. It dates from 1510 and is held in the collection of the Uffizi Gallery.
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Overview
The Martyrdom of Saint Florian is a 1510 oil painting by Albrecht Altdorfer, a prominent figure in the Danube School. It is a religious work that showcases the artist's emerging style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the martyrdom of Saint Florian, who is shown kneeling on a bridge, wearing a white loincloth and halo, and holding a shield. The scene is set against a dramatic landscape with a body of water and mountains in the distance.
Technique & Style
The painting features a vivid landscape background and employs chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figure. Altdorfer's use of this technique reflects his early Baroque Italian influences and emerging interest in landscape as an independent subject.
History & Provenance
The Martyrdom of Saint Florian is now held in the Uffizi Gallery, having been created in 1510 by Altdorfer, who was active in Regensburg.
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Artist
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
