Pfalzgraf Philipp der Kriegerische,

1517

Material / Technology / Carrier

Lindenholz (Tilia sp.)

Dimensions of the object

41,5 x 30,8 cm

Displayed

AP OG Saal I

Department

Altdeutsche Malerei

Genre

Malerei

Inventory number

683

Acquisition

1804 aus Schloss Neuburg a. d. Donau

Stock

Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München

Citation

Hans Baldung gen. Grien, Pfalzgraf Philipp der Kriegerische, 1517, Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen - Alte Pinakothek München, URL: https://www.sammlung.pinakothek.de/en/artwork/o5xrQZ947X (Last updated on 05.12.2023)

Philip (1503-1548) was the younger brother of Ottheinrich, Palatinate Count and later Electoral Prince. Baldung has characterized him as a young man, whose mistrustful-shy look cannot disguise his vigour and whose maxim was: "Leave nothing untried" - this being almost apparent. Philip grew up in Neuburg. One year before the completion of this painting, the 13-year-old was elected rector of the university. Later, he took up studies in Italy. He probably received his nickname "Bellicosus" owing to his voluntary military service during the battles waged against the Turks at Vienna's gates (1529).