Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 81 værker af Adam Elsheimer i vores katalog
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I galleriets øjne er Adam Elsheimers mest berømte maleri Portrait of Paul Bril (1594), hvis original hænger på Bavarian State Painting Collections i München. Witch Riding Backwards on a Goat (1597) og Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus (1601) fuldender trioen, som ethvert øje genkender. Ud af de 81 værker af Adam Elsheimer i vores katalog præsenterer galleriet herunder de 80 mest berømte, hver som et originalværk med årstal, museum og det, der gør det unikt.
Adam Elsheimer’s Portrait of Paul Bril, executed about 1594, presents a formal, bust-length study of a man. The subject is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing slightly toward the viewer's left. His gaze is directed forward, meeting the observer with a steady, direct presence. The composition is centered on the head and shoulders, isolating the sitter against a dark, indistinct background that creates a sense of shallow depth. This lack…
The painting presents a vertical arrangement of figures set against a dark, shadowy background. At the upper level, a pale-skinned female figure sits atop a dark mass, facing left while her gaze is directed toward the right. She wears lavender drapery that flows around her form and holds a staff topped with a small creature. Below this central figure, three winged, cherubic figures occupy the midground and foreground. One figure…
The scene unfolds in Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus, a profound moment where recognition dawns amidst a shared meal. Adam Elsheimer captures this sacred encounter, a moment where the divine meets the human in a quiet, intimate setting. The figures gather around a table, their lives momentarily suspended in the tension of sudden realization. This work by Adam Elsheimer brings the viewer into the immediate presence of the disciples…
In this 1600 composition, the serenity of Eden is rendered through a delicate arrangement of figures and nature. Two primary angels occupy the foreground, positioned on opposite sides of the frame. The figure on the left stands beside a tree, holding an object with quiet intent, while the angel on the right holds a small creature, possibly a bird. Their presence anchors a landscape populated by smaller, distant figures and…
Saint Laurent is an oil painting executed by the artist Adam Elsheimer. The work dates to about 1605. This specific piece was created as part of a larger series consisting of ten panels that were intended to decorate a domestic altar.
To gaze upon this depiction of the Flight into Egypt is to step directly into a moment suspended between earthly peril and divine grace. Adam Elsheimer, in his masterful handling of oil paint on copper, has captured not merely a biblical narrative, but an entire atmosphere—a profound meditation on journey, refuge, and enduring hope. The scene unfolds under a vast, star-dusted night sky, rendered with a luminous quality that speaks…
In the quiet intimacy of a cabinet painting, where every brushstroke is a whispered secret, Adam Elsheimer’s “Apollo and Coronis” unfolds as a profound meditation on betrayal and divine retribution. Created around 1608, this masterpiece captures a pivotal, heart-wrenching moment from Greek mythology: the instant when the sun god Apollo, driven by the discovery of his lover's infidelity, strikes down the pregnant Coronis. Though the work is executed on a…
A Fragmentary Vision of Mythic Harmony Adam Elsheimer, a luminary amidst the turbulent currents of Baroque Rome, achieved renown not through grand canvases or prolific output but rather through his mastery of miniature oil paintings on copper – “cabinet paintings,” as they were known – a format that prioritized exquisite detail and atmospheric luminescence. Born in Frankfurt am Main in 1578, Elsheimer’s tragically curtailed life—he succumbed to tuberculosis at just…
The oil on copper work titled Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness was executed by the German artist Adam Elsheimer. Created between 1600 and 1610, this small-scale painting captures a moment of quietude within a dense, wooded landscape. The figure of the saint rests upon a rugged stone, his presence integrated into the thick foliage and the soft, diffused light of the forest.
We are looking at Christ Crucified, a work by Adam Elsheimer. This piece was painted about 1603, a period during which the artist was establishing his presence within the intense artistic atmosphere of Italy. It is a quiet, intimate study of a profound moment, rendered with a precision that reflects the artist's specific technical focus.
Saint Lawrence, Reverse: Part of a Saint Christopher1594 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Landscape with Tobias and Angel1594 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Travel Altar with Six Scenes from the Life of Mary1600 · Gemäldegalerie
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Tobias and the Angel1607 · Historisches Museum
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Questioning of the Jew (bottom left)1604 · Städel Museum
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross (bottom right)1604 · Städel Museum
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Embarkation of the Empress Helena (left)1604 · Städel Museum
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Digging for the Cross (bottom middle left)1604 · Städel Museum
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The Deluge1599 · Städel Museum
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Pan and Syrinx1607 · Städel Museum
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Mercury and Battus1607 · Städel Museum
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Saint John the Baptist1605 · Petworth House
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Saint Thomas Aquinas1605 · Petworth House
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The Virgin and Saint Anne1605 · Petworth House
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Saint Paul1605 · Petworth House
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Saint Peter1605 · Petworth House
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Saint John the Evangelist1605 · Petworth House
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Saint Joseph and the Christ Child1605 · Petworth House
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Tobias and the Angel1605 · Petworth House
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Minerva as patroness of Arts and Sciences1600 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Venus and Cupid1600 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Christ, carrying the Cross, meets Veronica1594 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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The Mystic Marriage of St. Catherine1598 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Self-portrait1606 · Vasari Corridor
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Tobiah and the Angel1601 · Statens Museum for Kunst
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Mocking of Ceres1605
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The Young Virgin Mary with Saint Anne1612 · Scottish National Gallery
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Testing of the Cross (middle right)1604 · Städel Museum
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The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: Emperor Heraclius’ Entry into Jerusalem1604 · Städel Museum
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The Stoning of St. Stephen1605 · Det Skotske Nationalgalleri
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Glorification of the Cross1605 · Städel Museum
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Self-Portrait1606 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Rest on Flight into Egypt (detail)1599 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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Jupiter and Mercury in the House of Philemon and Baucis1612 · Te Papa
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St Paul at Malta1600 · National Gallery
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The Altarpiece Of The Exaltation Of The True Cross1605 · Städel Museum
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The Conversion of Saint Paul1598 · Städel Museum
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Landscape with the Walk to Emmaus1607 · Städel Museum
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Baptism of Christ1594 · Bavarian State Painting Collections
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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Bringing Food for the Inmates of a Hospital1598 · Wellcome Collection
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The Flight into Egypt1605
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Jupiter and Mercury at Philemon and Baucis (detail)1609 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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Il Contento1607 · National Gallery of Scotland
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The Burning of Troy1601 · Alte Pinakothek
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The Presentation of the Head of Saint John the Baptist, NightStatens Museum for Kunst
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Apollo and Coronis1607 · Walker Art Gallery
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The Flight into Egypt1605 · Kimbell Art Museum
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Judith Slår Holofernes1601 · Wellington Museum
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Ceres and StellioMuseo del Prado
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Rest on Flight into Egypt1599 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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Tobias and the AngelHermitage Museum
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Landscape with the Flight into EgyptSchloss Weißenstein
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Saint JeromeMusée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
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Saint Helen
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The Emmaus Miracle
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Aeneas Saving Anchisis from Burning Troy
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Landscape with a Wayfarer
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Seated Young Woman
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The Sermon of St John the BaptistHermitage Museum
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Jacob's DreamStädel Museum
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Tobias and the AngelNational Gallery of Australia
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St. christopherHermitage Museum
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Tobias and the Archangel Raphael
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The Baptism of ChristNational Gallery
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Saint Lawrence prepared for MartyrdomNational Gallery
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Tobias and the Angel RaphaelRijksmuseum
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Nymph Fleeing SatyrsStaatliche Museen zu Berlin
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Ceres in the House of Hecuba1605 · Museo del Prado
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Aurora1606 · Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
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Jupiter and Mercury at Philemon and Baucis1609 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst i disse originaler, hver med sit fineste eksempel.
De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Adam Elsheimer | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Städel Museum |
Frankfurt | 13 | Christ Crucified, The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Questioning of the Jew (bottom left), The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross (bottom right) |
 Petworth House |
Petworth | 8 | Saint John the Baptist, Saint Thomas Aquinas, The Virgin and Saint Anne |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
München | 6 | Portrait of Paul Bril, Saint Lawrence, Reverse: Part of a Saint Christopher, Landscape with Tobias and Angel |
 Statens Museum for Kunst |
København | 3 | Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus, Tobiah and the Angel, The Presentation of the Head of Saint John the Baptist, Night |
 Staatliche Museen zu Berlin |
Berlin | 3 | Rest on Flight into Egypt (detail), Rest on Flight into Egypt, Nymph Fleeing Satyrs |
 National Gallery |
London | 3 | St Paul at Malta, The Baptism of Christ, Saint Lawrence prepared for Martyrdom |
 Hermitage Museum |
Sankt Petersborg | 3 | Tobias and the Angel, The Sermon of St John the Baptist, St. christopher |
 Alte Pinakothek |
München | 2 | Flight into Egypt, The Burning of Troy |
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Adam Elsheimer’s Portrait of Paul Bril, executed about 1594, presents a formal, bust-length study of a man. The subject is positioned in a three-quarter view, facing slightly toward the viewer's left. His gaze is directed forward, meeting the observer with a steady, direct presence. The composition is centered on the head and shoulders, isolating the sitter against a dark, indistinct background that creates a sense of shallow depth. This lack…
The scene unfolds in Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus, a profound moment where recognition dawns amidst a shared meal. Adam Elsheimer captures this sacred encounter, a moment where the divine meets the human in a quiet, intimate setting. The figures gather around a table, their lives momentarily suspended in the tension of sudden realization. This work by Adam Elsheimer brings the viewer into the immediate presence of the disciples…
The oil on copper work titled Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness was executed by the German artist Adam Elsheimer. Created between 1600 and 1610, this small-scale painting captures a moment of quietude within a dense, wooded landscape. The figure of the saint rests upon a rugged stone, his presence integrated into the thick foliage and the soft, diffused light of the forest.
Portrait of Paul Bril (1594), Bavarian State Painting Collections, München. Derefter følger Witch Riding Backwards on a Goat (1597) og Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus (1601).
16 år gammel: Portrait of Paul Bril er fra 1594, og Adam Elsheimer blev født i 1578.
Portrait of Paul Bril, Witch Riding Backwards on a Goat, Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus, Follwer of ), Saint Laurent, Flight into Egypt, Apollo and Coronis, Apollo and the Cattle of Admetus, Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness og Christ Crucified. Ranglisten ovenfor viser det enkelte værks årstal og museum.
Vores katalog indeholder 81 værker af Adam Elsheimer, dateret fra 1594 til 1610.
Primært i Städel Museum (Frankfurt), Petworth House (Petworth) og Bavarian State Painting Collections (München). Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.
I 1600s: 45 af de 80 værker på denne side blev skabt dengang, herunder Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus.
På denne side er det tidligste Portrait of Paul Bril (1594) og det seneste Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness (1610).
Landscape (20), Man (17) og Trees (17), fordelt på de 80 værker på denne side.
Oil On Copper, for 45 af de 80 værker på denne side.
Baroque, baseret på originalerne på denne side.
Christ Crucified, The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: The Questioning of the Jew (bottom left) og The Frankfurt Altarpiece of the Exaltation of the True Cross: Heraclius on Horseback with the Cross (bottom right): Städel Museum, Frankfurt har 13 af værkerne på denne side.
