Konrad Witz's universeMonumental figures, observed water and topographical landscapes make Konrad Witz one of the great innovators of the 15th century.
v. 1400 -v. 1446Artist's life
Rottweil, Basel, painters' guild, Geneva, Saint-Pierre cathedral and Lake GenevaMain homes
Altarpiece, Northern Renaissance, religious painting, topography, tempera, oil, drawing and optical studyPractical
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v. 1400 -v. 1446 · Rottweil, Basel, Geneva and Northern Renaissance
Monumental figures, observed water and topographical landscapes make Konrad Witz one of the great innovators of the 15th century.
Konrad Witz was probably born around 1400 in Rottweil, Swabia. Documented in Basel in 1434, member of the guild then citizen of the city, he developed a painting which broke with the abstract elegance of international Gothic. His figures are heavy, present, dressed in draperies which really occupy the space. Witz observes with exceptional attention the light on the metal, the folds, the glass and especially the water. The fragments of the altar of the Mirror of Salvation bear witness to its ability to give concrete weight to biblical and historical stories. His masterpiece signed and dated 1444, The Miraculous Fishing, testify to his ability to give concrete weight to biblical and historical stories. Witz observes with exceptional attention the light on the metal, the folds, the glass and especially the water. The fragments of the altar of the Mirror of Salvation bear witness to his ability to give concrete weight to biblical and historical stories. His masterpiece signed and dated 1444, The Miraculous Fishing, bear witness to his ability to give concrete weight to biblical and historical stories. Witz observes with exceptional attention the light on metal, folds, glass and especially water. The fragments of the altar of the Mirror of Salvation bear witness to his ability to give concrete weight to biblical and historical stories. the reflections are recognizable: the local landscape becomes the physical setting of a sacred event. This union of topography, optics and faith constitutes one of the major advances in northern painting. Saint Christopher, Pietà and the Annunciation also show his taste for powerful bodies, constructed spaces and contained emotions. Died around 1445 -1446, Witz also left few works, but a decisive influence. The "Konrad Witz" selection notably compares The Miraculous Fishing and Angel of the Annunciation. His reading favors details.
Witz makes the miracle credible by installing it in an observed world: water, mountains and the body have the same weight of truth.
Course & style
Journey, subjects and pictorial language
Rottweil and Swabian formation
Gothic tradition, material observation and northern contacts prepare a new painting. This milestone sheds light on the "Konrad Witz" collection by prioritizing details.
Basel and altar of the Mirror of Salvation
Guild, citizenship, monumental figures and built spaces establish its reputation.
Geneva and Miraculous Fishing
Lake Geneva, reflections and real topography unite observed landscape and sacred story.
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Monumental body
The figure has a sculptural weight which imposes its presence in space. This line guides a reading of "Konrad Witz" centered on details.
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Draped built
Broken folds describe body volume while organizing light.
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Water observed
Reflection and refraction show a rare understanding of optical phenomena.
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Topographic landscape
Identifiable mountain, shore and city anchor the biblical story in a real place.
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Six readings specific to Konrad Witz
Works, visual language and historical landmarks make up a journey exclusively devoted to Konrad Witz.
Sacred Lake Geneva01
The Miraculous Fishing
The miracle takes place in the real landscape of Lake Geneva, made sensitive by water and mountains.
Landmark work by Konrad Witz. Reading "Konrad Witz" in detail.Monumental messenger02
Angel of Annunciation
The volume of the body and the sharpness of the drape give the messenger an almost sculptural presence.
Landmark work by Konrad WitzPain contained03
Pietà
The weight of Christ and the restraint of the Virgin give the lamentation physical gravity.
Landmark work by Konrad WitzSacred crossing04
Saint Christopher
The giant's effort and the resistance of the water make the miraculous passage concretely perceptible.
Landmark work by Konrad WitzStyle05
Monumental body
The figure has a sculptural weight which imposes its presence in space. This line guides a reading of "Konrad Witz" centered on details.
Reading key for Konrad WitzStyle06
Draped built
Broken folds describe body volume while organizing light.
Reading key for Konrad Witz
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