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If you know one Bartholomeus Spranger painting, it's probably Adoration of the Magi (1606). Ulysses and Circe (1586) and Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II (1592) round out the three pieces people recognise right away. Our catalogue has 76 works by Bartholomeus Spranger. Below are the 76 people know best, each with its year, where to find it and what makes it special.
The work titled Adoration of the Magi, also recognized as The Adoration of the Kings, is a creation of the artist Bartholomeus Spranger. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1546, Spranger brought a specific Northern sensibility to the religious scene. He remained active in his craft until his death in 1611. This specific piece emerged from his hand during a period of intense creative output, dated around 1590 or around 1595-6.
The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the scent of old stone and spilled wine. In this Mannerist encounter, the bodies do not merely exist; they twist. Circe, seen from behind, turns her torso in a serpentine arc, her pale skin catching a sharp, luminous light that cuts through the gloom. Her form is a curve of white against the deep, dark shadows of the background. Opposite her,…
The Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II emerges from the brush of Bartholomeus Spranger, a painter who captures a moment of intense, swirling movement. Created in 1592, this work presents a complex arrangement of figures that seem to dance through a bright, open sky. The composition draws the eye upward toward a winged figure, while below, a pyramidal structure of deities and warriors creates a sense of layered depth. Every line…
The air in this scene feels heavy, thick with the sudden, violent shift of fate. In a swirling composition of interlocking limbs and muscular torsos, the figures of Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus collide in a moment of profound struggle. The movement is restless, a serpentine energy that pulls the eye through a tangle of bodies. Hercules dominates the center, his form rendered with a powerful anatomical precision that catches the…
In this dynamic Mannerist oil painting, the goddess Minerva Victorious over Ignorance emerges as a central force of triumph. Created by Bartholomeus Spranger around 1591, the scene captures a moment of intense movement and theatrical energy. Minerva dominates the vertical space, her body held in an elegant, elongated contrapposto pose that suggests both grace and power. She wears a gleaming silver breastplate with a golden relief, paired with a light…
This oil portrait, titled Self-portrait, was executed by the artist Bartholomeus Spranger in 1585. It offers a direct encounter with the painter himself, captured during a period of significant professional development. The work measures 45 x 63 cm, providing an intimate scale for such a personal study of identity and presence.
The religious art piece "Fall of Man" by Bartholomeus Spranger presents a scene centered on the biblical narrative of the expulsion from Paradise. The composition focuses on the figures of Adam and Eve in the immediate aftermath of their transgression. These two figures occupy the central space of the work, positioned within a landscape that reflects the consequences of their actions. The subject matter specifically addresses the moment of humanity's…
A celestial hierarchy unfolds within an oval composition, capturing a moment of profound spiritual descent. At the apex, God the Father gazes downward with a solemn expression, one hand raised in blessing while the other rests upon a luminous orb that represents the universe. Beneath him, the Holy Ghost descends as a white dove, enveloped in radiant golden light. The scene is populated by cherubic angel faces emerging from soft,…
In this Mannerist oil painting, we find ourselves drawn into a crowded, dynamic scene where mythology meets a lush, hilly landscape. Apollo sits at the center of this movement, a radiant figure distinguished by a halo, his fingers engaged with a stringed instrument. He is not alone; he is surrounded by several female Muses, each caught in a moment of music or quiet conversation. The composition feels intentional yet restless,…
The Fragrance1578 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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Saint Mary Magdalene1578 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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Holy Family1578 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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Lamentation of Christ1576 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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Sine Cerere et Baccho friget Venus1590 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Mountain landscape with a scene of the early history of man1569 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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The contest between Apollo and Pan1587 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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Saint Luke painting the Virgin1582 · Bavarské státní sbírky malby
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The Flagellation of Christ1586 · Statens Museum for Kunst
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Jael Kills Sisera1586 · Statens Museum for Kunst
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Ecce Homo1580
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God the father with the holy spirit and angels1582
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Diana Resting after Hunt1597 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Diana - Luna1600 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Venus and Mercury put a blindfold over Cupid's eyes1597 · Germanisches Nationalmuseum
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Portrait of Zdenko Adalbert Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz (1568-1628)1600 · Národní galerie Praha
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The Suicide of Sophonisba1605 · Národní galerie Praha
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Amor fleeing Psyche1599
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Standing Nude Man (Bacchus)1600
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Diana and Actaeon1600
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Saint Barbara1611 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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Venus and Mercury1585 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Jupiter and Antiope1596 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Allegory of Justice and Prudence1599 · Louvre
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Venus and Adonis1587 · Rijksmuseum
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Venus and Mars warned by Mercury1587 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Hermes and Athena1585 · Pražský hrad
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Venus and Vulcan1610 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Mountain landscape with a hermit1567 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe
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Figure Studies1575
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Glaucus and Scylla1582 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Diana and Actaeon1585
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Saint Margaret1583
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Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà), Bartholomeus Spranger, c. 15871587 · Rijksmuseum
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Saint George Slaying the Dragon1600 · Szépművészeti Múzeum
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The Baptism of Christ1603 · National Museum in Wrocław
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The Triumph of Venus1600
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Study of a Female Nude (Venus in a Drapery)1605 · Národní muzeum ve Varšavě
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Achelous and Deianeira1600
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The Adoration of the Kings1595 · National Gallery
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Adoration of the Kings1595 · National Gallery
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Mercury Carrying Psyche to Mount Olympus1611
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Odysseus and Circe1585 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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St Wenceslas and St VitusNárodní galerie Praha
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St Sigismund and St AdalbertNárodní galerie Praha
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Vulcan and Maia1575 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Ceres and Bacchus
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AllegoryMusee des Beaux-Arts
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Apotheosis of the Arts (Fame leading the Arts to Olympus)Národní galerie Praha
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Faun with Wounded Foot
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La Peinture, la Sculpture et l'Architecture
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Le Christ sauveur du monde
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Allegorie SpravedlnostiLouvre
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Venus + Mercury und Amus
65
bacchanal
66
Peter and John Heal a Cripple at the Gate of the Temple
67
Salvator Mundi
68
Faith, Hope and Charity
69
Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham
70
Christ blessing little children
71
Female Warrior Crushing a Satyr
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Venus and Adonis1597 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Epitaph of Goldsmith Nicolas Müller of Prague1592 · Národní galerie Praha
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Angelica and Medoro1600 · Alte Pinakothek
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Hermaphrodite and the nymph Salmacis1582 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Herakles and Omphale1585 · Kunsthistorisches Museum
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
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| Muzea | Město | Díla autora Bartholomeus Spranger | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kunsthistorisches Museum |
Vídeň | 19 | Ulysses and Circe, Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II, Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus |
 Bavarské státní sbírky malby |
Mnichov | 7 | Mercury and Venus, The Fragrance, Saint Mary Magdalene |
 Národní galerie Praha |
Praha | 6 | Portrait of Zdenko Adalbert Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz (1568-1628), The Suicide of Sophonisba, St Wenceslas and St Vitus |
 Szépművészeti Múzeum |
Budapešť | 4 | Diana Resting after Hunt, Diana - Luna, Saint Barbara |
 Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe |
Karlsruhe | 2 | Mountain landscape with a scene of the early history of man, Mountain landscape with a hermit |
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
Kodaň | 2 | The Flagellation of Christ, Jael Kills Sisera |
 Louvre |
Paříž | 2 | Allegory of Justice and Prudence, Allegorie Spravedlnosti |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 2 | Venus and Adonis, Engelen dragen het lichaam van Christus (Engelenpietà), Bartholomeus Spranger, c. 1587 |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
The air in the room feels heavy, thick with the scent of old stone and spilled wine. In this Mannerist encounter, the bodies do not merely exist; they twist. Circe, seen from behind, turns her torso in a serpentine arc, her pale skin catching a sharp, luminous light that cuts through the gloom. Her form is a curve of white against the deep, dark shadows of the background. Opposite her,…
The Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II emerges from the brush of Bartholomeus Spranger, a painter who captures a moment of intense, swirling movement. Created in 1592, this work presents a complex arrangement of figures that seem to dance through a bright, open sky. The composition draws the eye upward toward a winged figure, while below, a pyramidal structure of deities and warriors creates a sense of layered depth. Every line…
The work titled Adoration of the Magi, also recognized as The Adoration of the Kings, is a creation of the artist Bartholomeus Spranger. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1546, Spranger brought a specific Northern sensibility to the religious scene. He remained active in his craft until his death in 1611. This specific piece emerged from his hand during a period of intense creative output, dated around 1590 or around 1595-6.
Top of the list is Adoration of the Magi (1606). Right behind it: Ulysses and Circe (1586) and Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II (1592).
60 years old. Bartholomeus Spranger was born in 1546, and Adoration of the Magi dates from 1606.
Adoration of the Magi, Ulysses and Circe, Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II, Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus, Minerva Victorious over Ignorance, Self-portrait, Fall of Man, God the Father with the Holy Ghost and angels, Apollo and the Muses a Mercury and Venus. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 76 works by Bartholomeus Spranger in our catalogue, dated 1567 to 1611.
You'll find most of them in Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vídeň), Bavarské státní sbírky malby (Mnichov) a Národní galerie Praha (Praha). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1580s, more than any other time: 21 of the 76 pieces on this page date from then, Ulysses and Circe among them.
The earliest piece here is Mountain landscape with a hermit (1567); the most recent is Saint Barbara (1611).
Man (15), Woman (14) a Drapery (5), out of the 76 pieces on this page.
Oil, used in 11 of the 76 pieces on this page.
Renaissance a Northern mannerism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 19 of the pieces on this page at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vídeň, including Ulysses and Circe, Allegory of Emperor Rudolf II a Hercules, Deianira, and Nessus.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
Bartholomäus Spranger (1546–1611), jméno, které se ozývá v celých sálech severního manierismu, nebyl jen pouhým malířem; byl klíčovou postavou utvářející uměleckou senzibilitu své doby. Narodil se v Antverpách jako syn obchodníka s bohatými cestovatelskými zkušenostmi, což jeho raný život naznačovalo jako budoucnost hluboce zapletenou do umění a zahraničních vlivů. Jeho počáteční výcvik pod vedením Jana Mandijna, Franse Mostaerta a Cornelise van Dalema mu poskytl pevné základy v malbě krajin – což je překvapivý výchozí bod pro umělce, který se později proslavil svými intenzivně senzualními ztvárněními akty. Nicméně právě jeho pobyt v Paříži roku 1565, kdy pracoval ve studiu Marca Duvala, skutečně nastartoval jeho uměleckou dráhu a vystavil ho novým technikám i perspektivám.
Působení Bartholomeuse Sprangera v evropském umění je nesmírné. Jeho díla, zejména ta, která jsou dnes uložena ve ve Víni ve Kunsthistorickém muzeu, představují vrchol severního manierismu. Práce tohoto mistra sloužily jako nesmírná inspirace pro pozdější generace umělců, včetně těch z Nizozemské republiky, kde se jeho specifický styl šířil širokými cestami prostřednictvím gravur a díky umělcům, kteří s ním přímo spolupracovali. Precizní detail a smyslnost jeho aktů i nadále fascinují současné diváky a upevňují Sprangerovo postavení jako mistra svého řemesla a významné postavy v dějinách západního umění. Jeho životní příběh je vyprávěním o neustálé umělecké evoluci, kterou formovaly rozmanité vlivy a kterou nakonec definovala jeho jedinečná vize – vize, která bezchybně propojila erotismus, alegorii a císařskou velkolepost.
