Josse de Momper
(1564-1635)
Landscape with Monastery and Pilgrims,
um 1620
Material / Technology / Carrier
Eichenholz
Dimensions of the object
46,3 x 74,9 cm
Displayed
Aschaffenburg Staatsgalerie Saal R 114
Acquisition
Aus der Schlossgalerie Aschaffenburg; kurmainzische Galerie
Stock
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg Aschaffenburg
Citation
Josse de Momper, Landschaft mit Kloster und Pilgern, um 1620, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Staatsgalerie im Schloss Johannisburg Aschaffenburg, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/6kLaqVrL8V (Last updated on 12.02.2024)
The scenes in the foreground are related to the monastery that can be made out in the middle ground of the picture. Several pilgrims—recognisable due to their capes, rosaries, and hats with shells attached to them—are on their way to the monastery, while others are already returning. Social differences are indicated: beggars and people with disabilities are waiting for the carriage with wealthy people in hope of receiving alms.
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