Artwork
Margrave Christoph I of Baden
Margrave Christoph I of Baden is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien. It dates from 1515 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
The date "1515" is written in the corner, which matches when this painting was made.
This portrait shows a man with a long white beard and a serious expression. He wears a red cap with gold trim and a white collar that has a woven pattern. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him.
The date "1515" is written in the corner, which matches when this painting was made. The man’s clothes and cap look fancy, like someone important.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Christopher I, Margrave of Baden, as its sole main subject. Created by Hans Baldung Grien in 1515, the work is classified as a portrait. As a formal portrait, the piece serves to represent the identity and status of the Margrave, capturing his likeness for posterity within the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1515, this portrait by Hans Baldung Grien is classified as a painting depicting Christopher I, Margrave of Baden. The work measures 46.9 cm in height and 36 cm in width. Currently held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections at the Alte Pinakothek, the piece represents the portrait genre.
The provided records confirm its status as a painted work from the early sixteenth century but do not specify the exact support material, such as wood panel or canvas, nor do they detail the specific pigments, binding media, or current condition of the surface.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Margrave Christoph I of Baden was produced by Hans Baldung Grien in 1515. It is classified as a portrait painting and depicts Christopher I, Margrave of Baden as its main subject.
The work is held by the Bavarian State Painting Collections and is located at the Alte Pinakothek. No information regarding an original commission, prior owners, or changes in custody is documented in the available sources.
The portrait of Margrave Christoph I of Baden, painted by Hans Baldung Grien in 1515, is held within the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. The work is specifically located at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. The provided sources do not list a specific inventory or accession number for the painting, nor do they document any exhibition history.
Legacy
The portrait of Margrave Christoph I of Baden, painted by Hans Baldung Grien in 1515, has been displayed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich since its acquisition, ensuring continued public engagement with this early Northern Renaissance work. Its significance as one of Baldung's early independent commissions is noted in art historical surveys, and it has been featured in exhibitions highlighting the evolution of court portraiture in the early 16th century.
Overview
This 1515 oil painting by Hans Baldung Grien depicts Margrave Christoph I of Baden. It exemplifies the artist's skill in portraiture, showcasing his attention to detail and expressive use of color.
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Artist
Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien, (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass…
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