Hans von Aachen The Triumph of Truth

Mannerist Painter Hans von Aachen's The Triumph of Truth was made in 1598 and the original painting is in Detroit Institute of Arts. The original size of the work is 60 x 49,8 cm and is made of oil on Copper. This painting is an allegory for the triumph of truth, it symbolises the work of God and how all men are judged by God. After visiting his home town Cologne and a return trip to Venice, he chose Munich as his residence from 1589. In Germany he became well known as a painter of portraits for noble houses. He also produced historical and religious scenes and earned a wide reputation. He painted several works for Duke William V of Bavaria. The Artist: Hans von Aachen (1552 - 1615) was a German painter who was one of the leading representatives of Northern Mannerism. Hans von Aachen was a versatile and productive artist who worked in many genres. He was successful as a painter of princely and aristocratic portraits, and further painted religious, mythological and allegorical subjects. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCT Art Movement: Mannerism The Theme of the Work: Mythology To create this canvas print, the image is printed directly onto an artist-grade cotton canvas. Our Giclee Museum Quality Prints use inks resistant to fading and allow the tonalities and hues of the Original Painting. An acrylic coating protects the canvas print from dust and moisture. Finished with a suitable colored portion in addition to the size, this canvas print provides an artistic look with depth and texture.