Between typology and psychology : the role of the identification portrait in updating Old Testament representations

Author

Polleross, Friedrich

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Artibus et historiae. 1991, Num. 24, Vol. 12, 75-117, 35 ill. (6 col.)

ISSN

0391-9064

Abstract (en)

Examines Old Testament figures as disguised portraits, mainly in painting of the 16th and 17th cs. Argues that these are hidden, donor, or ruler portraits, based on analogies of virtue, rank, name or events; and identifies three groups: rulers and military leaders portrayed as biblical kings and commanders; wedding and family scenes, primarily in the Protestant Netherlands, identifying groups as the new chosen people; and representations of Judith and Holofernes or David and Goliath, suggesting the artist's self-representation or personal erotic meanings.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing
• Portraits
• Painting
• 1500-1700
• Bible, O.T.
• Fictional characters
• Judith
• Holofernes
• David, king of the Hebrews
• Goliath
• Self-portraits
• Donors
• Kings
• Rulers
• Jews
• Group portraits
• Iconography
• Family
• Christian iconography

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin
• Portrait
• Peinture
• 1500-1700
• Bible, A.T.
• Personnages imaginaires
• Judith
• Holopherne
• David, roi
• Goliath
• Autoportrait
• Donateurs
• Rois
• Souverains
• Juifs
• Portrait de groupe
• Iconographie
• Famille
• Iconographie chrétienne

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19930701-00370072

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