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CARL-NIKOLAS VON TIEDEMANN
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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #thepaintersgaze #classicalart #traditionalart #writing And so it begins …

I have picked up my brushes and started working on my painting of Saint Catherine of Siena. Following the initial pencil sketches, I made a compositional study in oil on wood panel. This miniature painting already explores Another glimpse at my recent "Portrait of A Sardinian," which I shared with you the other day …

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Portrait of A Sardinian
(Bildnis Eines Sarden)

2026
Oil on linen 
45 x 50 cm

AVAILABLE

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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #clas A portrait in oil of my fellow artist Marko, which I painted for demonstrative purposes whilst teaching a private student of mine …

I will be available again for portrait commissions from October onward — message me if you are intereste Preparing the canvas for Saint Catherine of Siena …

Painting is a craft, which is why I take great care in the preparation of my materials. Over centuries the methodologies I follow have proven to stand the test of time: I paint on Belgian li My initial oil study of the portrait of the crucified Christ, now framed.

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Head Study of The Crucified Christ
(Kopfstudie Des Gekreuzigten Christus)

2026
Oil on linen
45 x 50 cm

AVAILABLE

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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #classicalart #sac Better late than never — pretty much exactly two years upon its completion, I have finally varnished my painting of „The Head of The Baptist.“

For more information on this painting feel free to send me a message.

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The Head I am delighted to announce a collaboration with The Culturist.

Over the coming weeks and months The Culturist will document how I am creating a painting of Saint Catherine of Siena. During this collaboration readers will not only gain insight into m
My "Self-Portrait in Departure" just received a beautiful traditional Florentine cassetta frame in black and gold. This painting is particularly meaningful to me and in my eyes truthfully describes the phase in my life, during which I paint Yesterday I saw Caravaggio’s masterpiece „The Seven Acts of Mercy“ for the first time with my own eyes — it was a profoundly moving experience.

I think it is fair to say that no other painting in the world has had as much of Detail of a work in progress …

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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #sacredart #christianart #oilpainting #workinprogress A closer look at the head study of the crucified Christ …

I am still searching for the face of Christ for my painting of the Crucifixion. I believe to paint Jesus Christ on the cross bears more spiritual and intellectual depth than any other A head study I painted in preparation for the same painting of the Crucifixion. I began with my model‘s likeness but then felt the need to change the face from imagination in search of Christ.

The search continues …

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#carlnikola Up late at night, working on some sketches for a new painting …

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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #sacredart #christianart #drawing #crucifixion Another painting that is exploring the portrait in profile. I have always felt very intrigued by the mystique of portraits that portray the sitter turned away from the viewer …

This painting continues to be available for purchase. Message me This work has been on and off the easel for quite a while, but it is only now that I think I know how to finish it. It might require some drastic changes …

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#carlnikolasvontiedemann #classicalpainting #oilpainting #portraitpainting #wo A selection of still life paintings that are framed and available for purchase.

Send me a message for more information on any of the pieces or visit my website at: 

carlnikolasvontiedemann.com/available-works

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Burnt Out
(Ausgebrannt)

2 How moving to see my artwork being "used" as intended during this month of Our Lady: For prayer and devotion.

This weekend marks the last two days to see my paintings in the Basilica di Santa Maria Novella in Florence. If you are in town,

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