Hans Baldung
1484–1545 · German · 30 artworks
Northern Renaissancewoodcuttenebrismallegoryexpressive figurationdetailed landscapes
artist bio
Hans Baldung, also known as Grien, was a German artist of the Renaissance period. He was a versatile artist, producing paintings, drawings, engravings, and woodcuts, and is known for his distinctive style that blends elements of the Northern Renaissance with his own unique vision, often exploring themes of death, witchcraft, and religious subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Baldung's work allows students to explore the themes and techniques of the Northern Renaissance, including the use of symbolism, detailed realism, and the exploration of moral and religious concepts. Students can also learn about the development of printmaking techniques and the role of art in Reformation-era Germany.
related: Lucas Cranach the Elder
30 artworks
Portrait of Ludwig Graf zu Loewenstein
1513
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Altarpiece with The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
1507
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St Sebastian Altarpiece
1507
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The Three Ages of Man and Death
1543
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Portrait of a Man
1514
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Holy Trinity
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Portrait of an Unknown Lady
1541
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Maria with the sleeping child
1520
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The Holy Family with Saint Anne and Saint Joachim Gravure sur bois vers realisee 1510 1511 (Allemagne) 5 lapins se trouvent aux pieds de la Sai.jpg
1511
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St John on Patmos
1515
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Virgin and Child
1540
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Male head
1516
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Count Christoph I Of Baden
1515
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Self-Portrait
1526
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Virgin Of The Vine Trellis
1543
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Three king altar
1506
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Count Philip
1517
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Rest on the Flight to Egypt
1514
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The Flood
1516
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Portrait of Martin Luther
1521
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Portrait of a Lady
1530
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Holy Family in the room with five angels
1507
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Portrait of a Young Man
1509
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Portrait of Ambroise Volmar Keller
1538
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Madonna and Child
1507
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Two Witches
1523
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An Allegory of Death and Beauty
1509
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Beheading of St. Dorothea
1516
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Madonna with the Parrots
1533
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Christ as a gardener (Noli me tangere)
1539
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