Hans Baldung Grien

Hans Baldung, known as Grien, born in 1484 in Schwäbisch Gmünd and died in 1545 in Strasbourg, was a German painter known for his religious and mythological works. His paintings are celebrated for their dramatic compositions and use of color, capturing the essence of Renaissance spirituality and emotion. Influenced by the German Renaissance tradition and his contemporary Albrecht Dürer, Baldung's technique involved a dynamic and expressive approach to composition and color, conveying the intensity and depth of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and drama of his era, making him a celebrated figure in 16th-century German painting.