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Hl. Paulus Rückseite: Hl. Reinoldus
Hl. Paulus Rückseite: Hl. Reinoldus is an unspecified painting by the Gothic painting artist Conrad von Soest. It dates from 1400 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Hl.
About this work
Overview
Hl. Paulus Rückseite: Hl. Reinoldus is a painting created by Conrad von Soest around 1400 in the International Gothic style. It features two religious figures, Saint Paul and Saint Reinoldus, in a devotional context.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Saint Reinoldus (not Saint Paul, as the title's first part might suggest) in a reverent manner. He is shown with a long beard and hair, dressed in a green robe with a red lining, holding a staff, and standing on a pedestal before a gold background with intricate designs. A halo surrounds his head, emphasizing his sanctity.
Technique & Style
Conrad von Soest employed the 'soft style' of the International Gothic, characterized by graceful, flowing forms. The use of a gold background with intricate designs and the delicate rendering of the saint's attire reflect the refined elegance of this style.
History & Provenance
Created in Dortmund around 1400, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Conrad von Soest was a leading figure in Westphalia's early 15th-century artistic scene.
Context
This work is part of the broader Gothic painting tradition, emphasizing devotional themes with meticulous detail and symbolic use of color and composition.
Legacy
As a key work by Conrad von Soest, it contributes to the understanding and appreciation of the International Gothic style and the artistic output of early 15th-century Westphalia.
Artist & collection
Artist
Conrad von Soest, also Konrad in modern texts, or in Middle High German Conrad van Sost or "von Soyst", (born around 1370 in Dortmund; died soon after 1422) was the most significant Westphalian artist and painted in the…
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