Bernhard Strigel

1460–1528 · German · 20 artworks

Northern RenaissanceDetailed portraitureSymbolic representationRealistic depiction of fabrics and texturesUse of linear perspectiveIntegration of religious and secular themes

artist bio

Bernhard Strigel was a German painter of the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods. He primarily worked in Augsburg, producing portraits and religious paintings for the Habsburg court and other prominent patrons, bridging the artistic styles of the late Middle Ages with the emerging Renaissance.

what you'll learn

Studying Strigel's work allows students to understand the transition from late Gothic to Renaissance styles in Northern Europe, focusing on portraiture and the integration of religious themes with realistic depictions. Students can analyze his use of symbolism, composition, and detail to convey status and narrative.

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20 artworks

Portrait of Georg Tannstetter (Collimitius)

1515