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L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune

Bernhard Strigel

1520

oil

panel

From the collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious Angel Tunic

Dominant colour

L’Ange thuriféraire vêtu d’une tunique jaune is a 1520 oil by Bernhard Strigel, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Angel, held at Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Who painted this?: Bernhard Strigel
When & what style?: 1520 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Louvre Abu Dhabi

About this work

This painting depicts an angel in a red cloak and yellow tunic, holding a thurible in their right hand. The angel has long, curly hair and white wings, and is kneeling on the ground with their left leg bent under their body. The angel's clothing is intricately detailed, with gold trim on the cloak and tunic. The thurible is also decorated with gold, and has a chain attached to it. The background of the painting is dark, with some trees and foliage visible. The angel's expression is serene, and the overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the angel's face and the thurible. Look up Bernhard Strigel.

About the artist

Artist

Bernhard Strigel

Bernhard Strigel (c. 1461 – 4 May 1528) was a German portrait and historical painter of the Swabian school, the most important of a family of artists established at Memmingen. He was born at Memmingen and was probably a…

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