Die Herrschaft des Mars [rechte Tafel]

Albrecht Altdorfer, um 1535

The artwork depicts a scene with a central figure and multiple other figures. The central figure, positioned at the top, is seated with legs bent and arms spread, holding a sword in one hand and a torch in the other. He wears a short tunic with a breastplate, and his head is surrounded by a glowing halo. Below, a large group of nude figures is engaged in various interactions, adorned with greenery and necklaces. They fill the lower portion of the image. The background features a cloudy sky with a sunlit halo effect around the central figure, and architectural elements like domes and columns are visible in the distance. The overall color palette is muted with earth tones and soft lighting.
Künstler
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datierung
um 1535
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
oil on hardboard transferred from panel
Maße
39 × 15,7 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts a scene with a central figure and multiple other figures. The central figure, positioned at the top, is seated with legs bent and arms spread, holding a sword in one hand and a torch in the other. He wears a short tunic with a breastplate, and his head is surrounded by a glowing halo. Below, a large group of nude figures is engaged in various interactions, adorned with greenery and necklaces. They fill the lower portion of the image. The background features a cloudy sky with a sunlit halo effect around the central figure, and architectural elements like domes and columns are visible in the distance. The overall color palette is muted with earth tones and soft lighting.

Albrecht Altdorfer