Artwork
Teile eines Altares: Vision des hl. Bernhard
Teile eines Altares: Vision des hl. Bernhard is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Hans Fries. It dates from 1501 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Teile eines Altares: Vision des hl.
About this work
Overview
Teile eines Altares: Vision des hl. Bernhard is a painting created by Hans Fries in 1501. It is a fragment of a larger altarpiece, characteristic of the detailed and religiously themed art of the early 16th-century Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus, accompanied by a haloed figure in dark robes, likely a saint. The scene is set against a dark background with subtle hints of foliage, evoking a sense of reverence and spirituality.
Technique & Style
Fries' work is marked by the use of dark colors and a focus on religious themes, reflecting the artistic style of the time. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the figures and their attire, showcases Fries' skill as a painter.
History & Provenance
Hans Fries, born around 1465 in Fribourg, trained under Heinrich Bichler and later became Fribourg's city painter. He moved to Bern around 1510, after creating this work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hans Fries (c. 1465 – c. 1523) was a Swiss painter before the Reformation. Fries was born in Fribourg, the son of a baker, and studied with the Bernese painter Heinrich Bichler. After a stay in Basel in the year…
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