Psalm 100, Vers 2 (Lobsingende Jungfrauen)

Psalm 100, Verse 2 (Praising Virgins), ca. 1895

ArtistWilly Spatz, Düsseldorf 1861–1931 Düsseldorf

Oil on canvas

Dimensions without frame72 × 40,5 cm

Dimensions with frame75 × 43,5 × 4,5 cm

Status

on display, room 010.2

About the workAt the turn of the twentieth century, Willy Spatz combined traditional subjects with contemporary compositions. The two girls with the flower and plant motifs very much corresponded to the tastes of the time. However, Spatz turned this everyday scene into a biblical event: he exhibited the painting under the title “Praising Virgins (Psalm 100, Verse 2)”. This Bible verse begins with the words “Worship the Lord with gladness”. As a teacher, Spatz played an important role for many younger artists in Düsseldorf, whether at the art academy or in private lessons.

AccessionAcquisition 1911

Provenance[...]; 1911 erworben durch Schenkung von Dr. Franz Schoenfeld, Düsseldorf

Inventory numberM 5121

Düsseldorf School of Painting

Contact

sammlung@kunstpalast.de

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