Our art painting database provides scientifically sound textual and image data for each artwork, allowing users to search by work, artist, or subject.

All in all, it covers 255 artists of the 16th to 19th centuries in Europe, including biographical details when available.

The collection features art historical information and images for the paintings and drawings*.

If applicable, the following data can be researched:
Künstlername (Artit’s name)
Titel Gemaelde / Zeichnung (title of artwork)
Entstehungsjahr (year when created)
Technik und Materialien (technique and materials used)
Maße des Werkes (Höhe x Breite) (size, height x width)
Bildbeschreibung (description ot the painting)
Stilistische Einordnung zu einer bestimmten Kunstrichtung oder Epoche (Renaissance)
Ikonographische Analyse, Deutung der Bildinhalte und Symbole, d. h. weitere kunsthistorische Beschreibungen wie z. B. Badeszene, Mythologie, Stilleben. usw.
(Iconographic Analysis, content description such as Bathing scene, mythology, still life).

The iconographic analysis is especially interesting because aside textual interpretations – where appropriate – identifies also art historical image details, i.e. notable facial expressions.

This focused selection offers valuable insights into the iconographic analysis of each work.

Listings are available for purchase; more details can be found in our SHOP.

Our collections supports scholarship across topics such as Art history and cultural studies.

Digitisation ensures comfortable and long-term access for research while protecting originals and facilitates interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

Please keep in mind:
The English language texts provided here are for informational purposes only.
All data discussed in this topic are in German language. Accordingly, it is standard practice to present such texts and information in their original language.

Notes:
* All information about artists, works, bibliographic data, images, database etc. is subject to change at any time. Only upon request our written reply would be confirming information.
** Should a copyright error occur on our part, please contact us.