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IN-SIGHT: Franz Anton Maulbertsch
300 Years of Eccentric Baroque
Marking the 300th birthday of the artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch, the Belvedere is dedicating an IN-SIGHT exhibition to his work. Maulbertsch was one of the artists associated with the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts who broke with convention in around 1750 and adopted an expressive style. He went on to become an influential figure in Central European painting during the second half of the eighteenth century. Maulbertsch’s early works are characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and human figures with an expressiveness that at times verges on the grotesque. This attracted attention, particularly in clerical circles, and he was awarded numerous commissions to paint frescoes and altarpieces for churches and monasteries.
The Belvedere holds the world’s largest complete collection of paintings by Maulbertsch. Following extensive conservation treatments, the artist’s works can once again be appreciated in all their details and delicate colors.
Curated by Georg Lechner.
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Maulbertsch was active in various regions of Europe, but especially in Vienna—where he lived for more than half a century—there are many examples of his work.
IN-SIGHT
The IN-SIGHT exhibition series at the Upper Belvedere is held three times a year and focuses on unique features of the museum's own collection. Works of art are examined from a new scientific point of view and presented to the public.