Artwork
Offeraltare i landskap
Offeraltare i landskap is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Maximilian of Hesse-Kassel. It dates from 1732 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Offeraltare i landskap is an oil painting executed in 1732 by the German artist Maximilian of Hesse‑Kassel. The work is part of the collection of Sweden’s Nationalmuseum, where it is displayed among other 18th‑century European pieces.
History & Provenance
The canvas entered the Nationalmuseum’s holdings through acquisition in the early 20th century, reflecting the museum’s effort to represent German Baroque painting. Its documented provenance prior to that point is limited to the artist’s workshop records, confirming its creation date and attribution to Maximilian of Hesse‑Kassel.
Artist & collection
Artist
This German prince spent more time painting than ruling, he kept a studio in his castle where he mixed paint until his hands were blue.
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