Bartholomäus Strobel the Younger, The Banquet of King Balthasar, 1800s, Oil on Canvas

About This Piece

The Banquet of King Balthasar attributed to Bartholomäus Strobel the Younger is a masterful Baroque painting that captures the biblical feast from the Book of Daniel with both opulence and tension. This oil on canvas work, measuring 110 x 166 cm, immerses the viewer in a lavish scene where richly dressed figures feast around an elegantly set banquet table. The startled expression of King Balthasar, seated prominently, foreshadows his impending doom, while the luxurious foods and intricate details in the attire reflect the wealth of the moment.

Strobel skillfully employs clair-obscur (chiaroscuro), a hallmark of Caravaggism, using dramatic light and shadow to highlight key elements and amplify the emotional intensity of the scene. The figures seem to emerge from the darkened background, with the lighting drawing attention to their expressive faces and gestures. Strobel’s work also reflects emotional realism and gesturalism—his figures convey the anxiety and foreboding of the moment through their vivid facial expressions and dynamic hand movements, especially Balthasar’s startled gestures, which heighten the scene’s drama.

In this painting, Strobel not only adopts Caravaggesque techniques but combines them with his distinct Central European Baroque style, blending courtly elegance, emotional depth, and narrative intensity. The result is a composition that exemplifies the Baroque’s fascination with opulence, theatricality, and moral complexity, while delivering a profound sense of impending judgment through the physicality and gestures of the characters.

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Period	Before 1890
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Old Masters, Baroque
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
SKU	KEU-2035811
Materials	Oil on Canvas
Color	Multicolored
Width	166 cm 166 cm
Depth	4 cm 3.5 cm
Height	110 cm 110 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
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A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

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