1531
unspecified
panel
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Mucius Scaevola is a 1531 unspecified by Hans Baldung Grien, a Mannerism work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting shows a man standing in front of a fire, holding a sword in his right hand. He is wearing a tunic and leggings, and has a determined look on his face. In the background, there is a cityscape with buildings and a river. The man's pose and expression suggest that he is about to perform an act of bravery or defiance. The cityscape in the background adds a sense of context and setting to the scene. The painting is a depiction of a famous historical figure, and it is held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister. Look up the artist Hans Baldung Grien next.
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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