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Sketch

Schadow, Friedrich Wilhelm von: Das Gleichnis von den klugen und törichten Jungfrauen (Farbskizze), 1836-1837, Inv.-Nr. M 4569, Museum Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf

Wilhelm von Schadow

The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, 1842

Dimensions: 271.5 x 391.0 cm

Inventory Number: 895

Acquisition: Acquired in 1842 as commissioned work from the artist.

Status: Not on display

Work Data

Basic Information

Title: The parable of the wise and foolish virgins

Painter

Wilhelm von Schadow

Period Produced

19th century

Object Type

painting (artwork)

Material

canvas

Technique

Property and Acquisition

Institution

Städel Museum

Departement

Modern Art 1800–1945

Collection

Städelsches Kunstinstitut

Creditline: Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Picture Copyright: Public Domain

Acquisition: Acquired in 1842 as commissioned work from the artist.

Work Content

Motifs and References

Genre

Main Motif

Persons Shown

Associated Persons and Institutions

Illustrated Passage

Bibel, Altes Testament, Genesis 3,1-6
Bibel, Altes Testament, Genesis 22,1-18
Bibel, Neues Testament, Matthäus 25,1-13
Bibel, Neues Testament, Lukas 12,35-37

Associated Source

Bibel, Neues Testament, Matthäus 25,31-46

Iconclass

Primary

73C8412 when the bridegroom arrives, all wake up and the foolish virgins ask the wise virgins oil for their lamps
73C8413 the wise virgins are let into the house with the bridegroom (Christ); the foolish virgins are shut out