Artwork
Tod des hl. Benedikt (zugeschrieben)
Tod des hl. Benedikt (zugeschrieben) is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Francken the Younger. It dates from 1611 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Tod des hl.
About this work
Overview
Tod des hl. Benedikt is a 1611 painting attributed to Frans Francken the Younger, a Flemish Baroque artist from Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bearded man, likely Saint Benedict, surrounded by mourners. The scene is marked by reverence and quiet contemplation, with an angel present in the background. The halo around the central figure's head signifies his sanctity.
Technique & Style
The composition is characterized by a tight, intimate grouping of figures, with their faces and bodies angled towards each other. The dark, mottled background contrasts with the figures, drawing attention to the scene.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. Frans Francken the Younger was known for his prolific output, including religious altarpieces and smaller historical and allegorical works, often in collaboration with other specialists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Francken the Younger (1581, Antwerp – 6 May 1642, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter and the best-known and most prolific member of the large Francken family of artists.
- Encuentro de San Juan de Mata y San Félix de Valois
Heilige, die eine Monstranz anbeten
La muerte de San Cayetano
Mary Appears to Saint William of Aquitaine
Lactatio of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
The Death of St Anthony the Hermit
Virgin and Child with the Saints Martin of Tours and Anthony the Great
Saint Francis of Assisi Appearing before Pope Nicholas V, with Donors (La aparición de San Francisco de Asís al Papa Nicolás V, con donantes)
Death of Saint Peter martyr
Saint Bruno Bids Farewell to Saint Hugo Before his Trip to Rome
''San Bernardino da Siena prega la Madonna di Loreto''
Martirio de san Pedro Armengol