What movement is Johannesaltar, Flügelaußenseite: Hl. Johannes der Evangelist?

Johannesaltar, Flügelaußenseite: Hl. Johannes der Evangelist is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Johannesaltar, Flügelaußenseite: Hl. Johannes der Evangelist

Johannesaltar, Flügelaußenseite: Hl. Johannes der Evangelist is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair I. It dates from 1518 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

The painting Hl. Johannes der Evangelist is a work by Hans Burgkmair the Elder, created in 1518. It is a panel from the Johannesaltar altarpiece and is now held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Saint John the Evangelist, shown in a red robe and white cloak, holding a golden cup. The scene is set against a blue sky and distant landscape, with a column featuring a gold capital behind the figure.

Technique & Style

The artist has rendered the subject's hair and clothing in intricate detail, and the golden cup is adorned with a black handle. Burgkmair's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, focusing attention on the central figure.