Artwork
Siegreicher Wolf
Siegreicher Wolf is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Franz Rösel von Rosenhof. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Siegreicher Wolf is a 1663 painting by Franz Rösel von Rosenhof, held at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wolf standing in a forest, facing left with its mouth open, surrounded by trees, grass, and various objects including a tree stump, mushroom, and skull, evoking a sense of mystery.
Technique & Style
The work features a dark, muted color palette dominated by browns and grays, with the wolf's fur rendered in thick, textured brushstrokes, creating depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
