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Woman with Cat by Hans Baldung Grien

Woman with Cat

Hans Baldung Grien·1529

Historical Context

Hans Baldung Grien, one of the most original and versatile artists of the German Renaissance, created this composition around 1529. The work reflects the artistic conventions and devotional culture of the High Renaissance period, when religious painting served both public worship and private contemplation across Europe. Now held at Bavarian State Painting Collections, it demonstrates the artist's contribution to the rich visual culture of the early sixteenth century.

Technical Analysis

The panel shows the precise draftsmanship and rich color characteristic of German Renaissance painting, with the detailed rendering and clear compositional structure typical of the artist's workshop production.

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Bavarian State Painting Collections

Munich, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
83.1 × 36.4 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
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