1846
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
Dominant colour
Die Lilie von St. Leonhard is a 1846 oil by Wilhelm August Rieder, depicting Visitation, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.
This painting shows two women sitting together on a bed, holding hands. One woman is dressed in a green dress with red trim, while the other wears a blue dress with a colorful shawl. A man stands in the doorway, wearing a brown jacket and red hat. The women seem to be comforting each other, and the man looks on with concern. The room is dimly lit, with a small window letting in some light. The scene is a poignant portrayal of a visitation, capturing a moment of intimacy and compassion. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in art, look up the technique.
Wilhelm August Rieder (October 30, 1796 – September 8, 1880) was an Austrian painter and draftsman.
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