Die Vermählung Mariens (1755)
Franz Anton Maulbertsch1755 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1796)
Specifications
- Year
- 1755
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1724–1796
About the artwork
"Die Vermählung Mariens" (1755) is a work by Franz Anton Maulbertsch. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Religion: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Context for 1755: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century.
"Die Vermählung Mariens" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Austrian, 1724–1796
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