lithograph, paper, 34 x 27 cm in light of original passe - partout (sheet 60 x 45
cm); made in the 19th century by the museum office "Albertina Facsymiles" in
Vienna; author's signature IGB, date 1516, top handwritten inscription
SATURN is a unique print from the only exceptional edition of Durer's prints published at the end of the
late 19th century.
Hans Baldung Grien was a painter, printmaker and draughtsman, considered the most
talented disciple of Albrecht Dürer. His work is characterized by
expressionism, imaginative and vivid colors, and in a later period also
characteristics of Mannerism.
Baldung was an assistant in Dürer's studio in Nuremberg, where he honed his
skills and developed his own style. Their relationship was based on friendship and mutual
admiration, which is evident in the exchange of gifts and prints between the artists.
The painting "Saturn" by Hans Baldung Grien is a work from 1516,
depicting the head of a bearded old man, which is often interpreted as an
image of Saturn.The composition of this work is focused on the expressive
face of the figure, which is typical of Baldung's style, which often explored themes of
old age and transience. The use of black chalk allowed the artist to create depth and
contrast, emphasizing the wrinkles and distinctive features of the model's face.
The use of black chalk allowed the artist to create depth and contrast, highlighting the
wrinkles and characteristic features of the model's face.
The artistic qualities of the work "Saturn" are mainly its expressiveness and
imagination. Baldung was known for his love of intense colors and
dynamic lines, which he combined with naturalistic details.
The work can be found in the Albertina Museum in Vienna,where it is kept
the original.
