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Het belangrijkste schilderij van Peter Parler is Self-portrait (1379), waarvan het origineel in het Kathedraal in Praag staat. Op de tweede en derde plaats: Head of Charles IV (1375) en Zelfportret (1379). Onze catalogus bevat 4 werken van Peter Parler. De 4 hier vermelde werken zijn de bekendste, in volgorde van rangschikking, inclusief het jaar en het museum van elk origineel.
To look upon this relief is to encounter a man caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. Carved from stone around 1379, this bust offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the identity of Peter Parler. He presents himself not as a distant figure of authority, but as a man of flesh and bone, rendered with a startling degree of naturalism. The head is slightly tilted, a subtle movement that breaks…
A heavy silence resides in the gray stone of this bust. The face of Charles IV emerges from the material, a study in rigid dignity and the weight of a crown. Light falls across the brow, catching the deep-set eyes and the sharp, carved lines of a beard that seems to hold the dust of centuries. It is a portrait of a man who shaped a kingdom, rendered in the…
Een Zelfportret van Peter Parler: Een Monumentaal Gebaar van Laat Gotiek Peter Cavallini, geboren rond 1240 in Rome en tragisch overleden circa 1330 in dezelfde stad, staat als een belangrijke figuur tussen de Gouden Eeuw en het Vroege Renaissance tijdperk in Italiaanse kunst. Hoewel zijn leven relatief kort was, gekenmerkt door zowel artistieke glorie als persoonlijke tragedie – niet alleen een ernstige oogverwonding opgelopen tijdens zijn studie van zonnevlekken –…
De vier meest voorkomende onderwerpen in deze ranglijst, met het topstuk per onderwerp.
De 2 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Peter Parler | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kathedraal |
Praag | 3 | Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV, Zelfportret |
 Sint-Vituskathedraal |
Praag | 1 | Tomb of Ottokar II |
Een korte periode van 5 jaar, van 1375 tot 1379, omvat de gedateerde schilderijen van Peter Parler op deze pagina. Bekijk ze jaar voor jaar.
Selecteer een jaar om de bijbehorende schilderijen te bekijken.
A heavy silence resides in the gray stone of this bust. The face of Charles IV emerges from the material, a study in rigid dignity and the weight of a crown. Light falls across the brow, catching the deep-set eyes and the sharp, carved lines of a beard that seems to hold the dust of centuries. It is a portrait of a man who shaped a kingdom, rendered in the…
To look upon this relief is to encounter a man caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. Carved from stone around 1379, this bust offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the identity of Peter Parler. He presents himself not as a distant figure of authority, but as a man of flesh and bone, rendered with a startling degree of naturalism. The head is slightly tilted, a subtle movement that breaks…
Andere schilderijen uit 1379
Self-portrait (1379), Kathedraal, Praag, staat op de eerste plaats, gevolgd door Head of Charles IV (1375) en Zelfportret (1379).
Peter Parler was 49 jaar oud: Self-portrait dateert uit 1379, en Peter Parler werd geboren in 1330.
4 werken van Peter Parler zijn opgenomen in onze catalogus, gedateerd van 1375 tot 1379.
Voornamelijk in Kathedraal (Praag) en Sint-Vituskathedraal (Praag). Zie de museumtabel hierboven voor de volledige lijst.
In 1379: 2 van de 4 hier gerangschikte schilderijen stammen uit die tijd, waaronder Self-portrait.
Eerste op deze pagina: Head of Charles IV (1375). Laatste: Self-portrait (1379).
Stone, voor 2 van de 4 schilderijen in deze ranglijst.
Het Kathedraal, Praag herbergt 3 van de schilderijen in deze ranglijst, waaronder Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV en Zelfportret.
Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie of als een print. Open het schilderij, kies de gewenste afmeting en plaats uw bestelling.
In the heart of the Late Middle Ages, a period defined by soaring spires and profound devotion, Peter Parler emerged as one of the most influential architects and sculptors of his era. Born into a distinguished dynasty of master builders, he carried the weight of tradition while simultaneously forging a new, expressive language for European architecture. Known variously as Peter von Gemünd or Petr Parléř, his identity was inextricably linked to the Parler family, a lineage of craftsmen whose influence stretched across much of Central Europe. His journey began in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, where he received his early training, eventually leading him to work at significant medieval building sites including Strasbourg, Cologne, and Nuremberg.
The trajectory of Parler’s career reached its zenith when he moved to Prague, the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Here, under the patronage of the Holy Roman Empire, he was able to realize a vision of architectural grandeur that would define the skyline of the city for centuries. His work at St. Vitus Cathedral stands as his most enduring legacy, a monumental achievement where he utilized complex networks of ribbed vaults to create an interior that seems to defy gravity. Through his engineering brilliance, the heavy stone walls appear light and ethereal, allowing for expansive windows that transform the cathedral into a vessel for celestial light.
Parler was not merely a builder of structures but a sculptor of profound emotional depth. His ability to breathe life into cold stone allowed him to bridge the gap between the rigid forms of earlier Gothic traditions and a more naturalistic, human-centric approach. This mastery is perhaps most intimately captured in his Self-Portrait, an evocative piece that offers a rare glimpse into the artist's own contemplative soul. In this work, one can observe the meticulous craftsmanship required to render the subtle textures of hair and the serene expression of a man deeply engaged with both his faith and his craft.
His sculptural contributions often complemented his architectural feats, creating a unified aesthetic experience within the sacred spaces he designed. Notable works such as the Head of Charles IV demonstrate his ability to capture individual character and royal dignity through the Late Gothic style. His achievements were not isolated incidents but part of a broader movement of artistic innovation that saw:
Through his hands, the stone became a chronicle of history, an enduring testament to the skill of the Parler family. His life's work remains etched in the very fabric of Europe, serving as a bridge between the medieval world and the burgeoning complexities of the later centuries.
