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Margarethe Vöhlin, Wife of Hans Roth [obverse] by Bernhard Strigel

Margarethe Vöhlin, Wife of Hans Roth [obverse]

Bernhard Strigel·1527

Historical Context

Bernhard Strigel, the leading painter of Memmingen and court painter to Emperor Maximilian I, created this composition around 1527. 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 National Gallery of Art, 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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National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
43 × 30 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
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