Franz Anton Maulbertsch (Austrian, 1724–1796) In this
illusionistic ceiling painting, figures and objects are
foreshortened so that they actually seem to exist in the space above the viewer. The impression is one of infinite receding distance. Against a blue sky,
putti and other seemingly weightless figures float on clouds and hover in mid-air. Light green, blue, yellow, gold, red, and orange colors blend harmoniously to create an effect of dazzling brilliance.
Painted as the final model for the ceiling
fresco of the great hall in the imperial palace in Innsbruck, Austria, this
allegory represents two marriages between the families of Hapsburg and Lorraine. The
modello celebrates Hapsburg
Empress Maria Theresa's union of forty years earlier with Frans Stephen of Lorraine. Also honored is an even earlier marriage between the grandfather of Frans Stephan and one of the empress's paternal ancestors. Franz Anton Maulbertsch depicts the latter couple on the two
medallions carried aloft by winged figures. In a triumphal carriage below, two figures--allegorical
personifications of the two families--grasp hands while a
host of angels and other symbolic figures look on approvingly.
High Quality Wood Framed Print using museum quality paper and archival inks with a white border or with cut mat for a contemporary look. Comes with Acrylite glazing and hanging hardware. These are Made in USA or Europe depending upon your location.
Stretched Canvas is stretched over 1.25" thick pine bars and printed on heavy cotton poly matte finish canvas. Comes with mounting brackets. These are Made in USA or Europe depending upon your location.
Giclee Prints are printed on 260gsm satin finish using the finest archival inks. Each print carries a white border around the perimeter. These are Made in USA or Europe depending upon your location.
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Artwork in this collection is from The J. Paul Getty Museum. Reproduction rights are reserved by the copyright owner and used under license by Archivea.
