1750
unspecified
From the collection of Städel Museum
Joachim's Sacrifice, reverse: Saint Joseph with the Christ Child is a 1750 unspecified by Martino Altomonte, a Rococo painting work, held at Städel Museum.
This painting depicts a man in a red robe, kneeling in front of a burning altar. He has a halo above his head and holds his hands out in front of him. A staff is propped up beside him. The man's face is contorted in a mixture of pain and devotion. His eyes are cast upwards, and his mouth is open as if he is praying or crying out. The altar behind him is ablaze, with flames licking at the air. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and emotion to the scene. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Martino Altomonte.
Martino Altomonte, born Johann Martin Hohenberg (8 May 1657 – 14 September 1745) was an Italian Baroque painter of Austrian descent who mainly worked in Poland and Austria.
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