Heiliger Georg (Fragment)Hans Süss Von Kulmbach · 1510
German Renaissance
1510- Renaissance
57.0 x 43.0 cm
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
Hans Süss Von Kulmbach (1480 – 1522)
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Wallraf-Richartz-Museum (Cologne, Germany)
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About this artwork
- Title: Heiliger Georg (Fragment)
- Artist: Hans Süss Von Kulmbach
- Year: 1510
- Original dimensions: 57.0 x 43.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Wallraf-Richartz-Museum
- Movement: German Renaissance
- Period: Renaissance
- Keywords: saint george fragment, warrior portrait, detailed metalwork
Quick Facts
- Title: Heiliger Georg (Fragment)
- Dimensions: 57 x 43 cm
- Year: 1510
- Artist: Hans Süss von Kulmbach
- Notable elements: Intricate armor, red flag, lance, and shield
- Influences: Albrecht Dürer
Questions & Answers
At what age did Hans Süss Von Kulmbach make "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)"?
Hans Süss Von Kulmbach made "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1480 and the work is dated 1510.
From which country does the German Renaissance work "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" come?
"Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" connects the German Renaissance movement with Germany through its creator's birthplace.
When was "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" made?
The creation of "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" by Hans Süss Von Kulmbach is dated 1510.
Which artist is "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" attributed to?
"Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" is attributed to Hans Süss Von Kulmbach.
Does "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" show strong light-dark contrasts?
The light-dark contrast of "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
Where does "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" by Hans Süss Von Kulmbach sit in art history?
The art-historical classification of "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" by Hans Süss Von Kulmbach is German Renaissance, in the Renaissance period.
Is "Heiliger Georg (Fragment)" held in the country of its creator?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The creator was born in Germany; the original work is in Germany.