Who painted Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow?

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow was painted by Bernhard Strigel in 1520.

Where can I see Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow?

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow?

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow

Bernhard Strigel , 1520

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Bernhard Strigel. It dates from 1520 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Sleeping guard of a grave with a crossbow is a 1520 oil painting by Bernhard Strigel, a German artist associated with the Swabian school and the Northern Renaissance.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a sleeping guard, likely from a biblical or hagiographic narrative, with a crossbow, suggesting a juxtaposition of rest and vigilance. The scene is set against a contrasting backdrop of a dark forest and a distant landscape.

Technique & Style

The work employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect on the guard's body. Strigel's use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures and colors, such as the guard's yellowish tunic and bright red stockings.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek, a testament to its enduring significance. Created during Strigel's association with Emperor Maximilian I, it reflects the artist's skill in both religious and secular themes.

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Artist & collection

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…

Museum

Bavarian State Painting Collections

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