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The poor common donkey

Unknown

1821

From the collection of Bamberg State Library

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The poor common donkey is a 1821 by Unknown, held at Bamberg State Library.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1821
Where can I see it?: Bamberg State Library

About this work

This painting shows a donkey with six figures around it. The donkey is being ridden by a man called a "tyran" and has a winged man behind him. This image has a lot of action and tells a story, with each figure playing a role. It's similar to works that use chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create depth.