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Bernhard Strigel Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Bernhard Strigel our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Bernhard Strigel · 1460 – 1528

Emperor Maximilian I with His Family

1520 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 604 x 728 cm

Discover this grand Renaissance portrait of Emperor Maximilian I by Bernhard Strigel, showcasing opulent detail and dynastic power from 1520; bring history home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Disrobing of Christ

1520 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 87 x 72 cm

El Greco’s ‘The Disrobing of Christ,’ completed in 1579, portrays Jesus being stripped by figures representing the instruments of torture—a poignant depiction of suffering and divine grace. Featuring luminous color palettes and masterful composition, it exemplifies Mannerist style and remains a cornerstone of Toledo Cathedral's artistic heritage.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of a Woman

1510 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 38 x 27 cm

Admire 'Portrait of a Woman' by Bernhard Strigel (1510). This exquisite Renaissance painting showcases a noblewoman in opulent attire, capturing the era’s elegance and artistic mastery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of Conrad Rehlinger and his Children

1517 · Alte Pinakothek, Munich · original 209 x 101 cm

Admire Bernhard Strigel's masterpiece – ‘Portrait of Conrad Rehlinger and his Children’ (1517), a luminous Renaissance portrait showcasing familial bonds and masterful detail in the Alte Pinakothek.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Christ Taking Leave of His Mother

1520 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 87 x 72 cm

Bernhard Strigel’s ‘Christ Taking Leave of His Mother’ (1520) is a stunning Renaissance painting depicting a tender farewell scene. Explore the masterful detail and religious symbolism in this iconic work.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Hans Roth [obverse]

1527 · National Gallery of Art, Washington · original 49.6 x 37.0cm

This 1527 Northern Renaissance portrait by Bernhard Strigel captures a serene young man. Explore this masterpiece of the Swabian School today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Holy Tribe

1520 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 72.5 x 60.0cm

This solemn Renaissance painting by Bernhard Strigel depicts the Holy Kinship with rich detail. Discover the beauty of this sacred masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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John the Evangelist is taught to write

1510 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 61.0 x 30.0cm

This Northern Renaissance oil painting by Bernhard Strigel shows John the Evangelist being taught. Discover this sacred masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Hans Roth [reverse]

1527 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

This heraldic German coat of arms features a striking unicorn crest on crimson. Discover this Renaissance masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Holy Family with Angels

1510 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 61.0 x 30.0cm

This serene German Renaissance painting by Bernhard Strigel shows the Holy Family with angels. Explore this spiritual masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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St Ladislas Presents Wladislav II and his Sons to the Virgin

1511 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 43 x 30 cm

Experience Renaissance Bavarian detail with Bernhard Strigel's St Ladislas presenting Wladislav II; own this luminous 1511 masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Margarethe Vöhlin, Wife of Hans Roth [reverse]

1527 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

This heraldic coat of arms by Bernhard Strigel features bold Gothic detail. Explore this rare piece of German Renaissance history today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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The Annunciation

1515 · Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, Barcelona · original 118 x 50 cm

Experience Renaissance luminosity with Bernhard Strigel's detailed Annunciation scene; own this masterpiece of Bavarian art history today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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St Ladislas Presents Wladislav II and his Sons to the Virgin (detail)

1511 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 43 x 30 cm

Bernhard Strigel Painting Bernhard Strigel: A Master of Luminosity and Detail in Renaissance Bavaria Strigel was born at Memmingen, Germany—likely a pupil of Zeitblom at Ulm—and ascended to prominence under the patronage of Emperor Maximilian I. His legacy resides primarily in his portraits and historical paintings, distinguished by their remarkable clarity of form and masterful manipulation of

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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The Marriage of the Virgin

Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Stuttgart

This detailed German Renaissance painting by Bernhard Strigel depicts a sacred ceremony. Explore this masterpiece of religious art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of Sybilla von Freyberg (born Gossenbrot)

Alte Pinakothek, Munich · original 61 x 35 cm

A striking portrait of Sybilla von Freyberg featuring a vibrant red dress and gold headdress by Renaissance master Bernhard Strigel, inviting you to explore this luminous piece of Bavarian history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of a Man

1528 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 42.9 x 30.3cm

This dignified Northern Renaissance portrait by Bernhard Strigel captures a man of status. Shop this exquisite oil on panel reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Funk Diptych: Donor Portrait of Hans Funk

1490 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 61.5 x 37.5cm

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Popularity: No. 18 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of Hieronymus II. Haller zu Kalchreuth

1503 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 47.5 x 32.5cm

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Popularity: No. 19 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Buxheim Altar: Prophet Zacharias Reverse: Part of an Annunciation(?)

1500 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 57.9 x 37.3cm

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Popularity: No. 20 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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St. Anthony Abbot and St. Paul the Hermit

1507 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 34.5 x 36.0cm

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Popularity: No. 21 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Portrait of Sibylla (or Sybilla) von Freyberg (born Gossenbrot)

1515 · Alte Pinakothek, Munich · original 61 x 36 cm

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Popularity: No. 22 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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The Entry Into Jerusalem

1500 · Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

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Popularity: No. 23 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Emperor Maximilian I

Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 83.3 x 49.7cm

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Popularity: No. 24 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet

1520 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 86.5 x 70.5cm

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Popularity: No. 25 of 108 artworks by Bernhard Strigel
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The artist

Bernhard Strigel

1460 – 1528

Quick facts

Best occasionsfocal
Lifespan68 years
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Emotional tonespiritual, powerful
Vibeclassic
Born1460, Memmingen, Germany
Copyright statusPublic domain
Corpus themesimperial patronage, swabian school influence, swabian school, german renaissance, renaissance ideals

Biography

The Luminous Legacy of Bernhard Strigel

In the heart of the Swabian landscape, during a period when the medieval world was beginning to yield to the dawn of the Renaissance, Bernhard Strigel emerged as a master of light and human presence. Born in Memmingen around 1461, Strigel did not merely paint figures; he breathed life into them through a meticulous command of color and form. His journey was one of profound artistic evolution, moving from the structured traditions of the Gothic era toward a more nuanced, observational style that would define the German Renaissance. As a pivotal figure of the Swabian School, his work serves as a vital bridge between the spiritual intensity of the Middle Ages and the humanistic clarity of the sixteenth century.

The foundations of Strigel’s genius were laid within the intimate confines of a familial workshop. Under the guidance of his father, Hans Strigel, and influenced by the esteemed master Zeitblom of Ulm, the young artist developed an eye for the minute details that characterize Northern Renaissance art. This early training instilled in him a reverence for the textures of reality—the heavy fold of a velvet robe, the subtle sheen of a pearl, and the soft glow of skin under candlelight. One can trace the echoes of masters like Rogier van der der Weyden and Dieric Bouts in his early compositions, where a sense of profound devotion meets an almost scientific precision in detail.

Imperial Favor and the Art of the Portrait

Strigel’s ascent from a regional talent to a celebrated figure of European importance was propelled by the most powerful patronage of his age: that of Emperor Maximilian I. The Emperor, a man with an insatiable appetite for imagery and historical documentation, recognized in Strigel a unique ability to capture not just the likeness, but the very essence of authority and nobility. This relationship transformed Strigel’s career, leading him on grand artistic expeditions through the cultural hubs of Augsburg, Innsbruck, and Vienna. His presence in the imperial courts allowed him to participate in the most significant political and social narratives of his time.

Perhaps his most enduring contribution to the history of portraiture lies in his role during the momentous Habsburg-Jagellon marriage negotiations. In 1515, summoned specifically to Vienna, Strigel was tasked with capturing the faces of a changing Europe. His portraits from this era are characterized by an extraordinary clarity and a psychological depth that transcends mere documentation. Through his brush, the subjects possess a quiet dignity and a luminous quality that suggests a soul peering out from behind the pigment. These works do more than record history; they humanize it, offering us an intimate window into the faces of the Renaissance elite.

A Masterpiece of Technique and Tradition

The technical brilliance of Bernhard Strigel is most evident in his mastery of luminosity. He possessed a rare ability to manipulate light so that it seemed to emanate from within the painting itself, rather than merely reflecting off its surface. This technique, combined with a sophisticated use of color palettes, allowed him to create works that felt both physically tangible and spiritually elevated. Whether he was working on large-scale historical compositions or intimate individual portraits, his commitment to precision remained unwavering.

His artistic achievements can be summarized through several key pillars of his career:

The Synthesis of Styles: Successfully merging the meticulous detail of the Ulm school with the burgeoning naturalism of the Renaissance.
Imperial Documentation: Serving as a primary visual chronicler for Emperor Maximilian I, capturing the faces of European royalty.
Mastery of Color: Utilizing a vibrant and luminous palette that brought a sense of life and movement to static forms.
Historical Significance: Acting as a crucial link in the evolution of German painting, transitioning from Gothic symbolism to Renaissance humanism.

Today, the works of Bernhard Strigel remain a testament to an era of profound transformation. His ability to capture the fleeting light of a moment and preserve it within the permanence of oil and tempera ensures that his legacy continues to resonate. To look upon a Strigel portrait is to encounter the very spirit of the Swabian Renaissance—a world where every brushstroke is an act of devotion to the beauty of the visible world.

Questions & Answers

What moods do Bernhard Strigel's artworks express?

The Mood Room of Bernhard Strigel is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

What other names is Bernhard Strigel known by?

Bernhard Strigel appears under the alternate names Bernard Strigil, Bernardo Striegel, Bernhardinus Strigel, Bernhard Striegel, Bernardinus Strigel.

In which historical period did Bernhard Strigel work?

Bernhard Strigel worked in the Renaissance period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

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