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The Academy with its Attributes at Minerva's Feet
Date1750

Artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724 Langenargen – 1796 Wien)

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Object typePainting
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions
72,5 × 91,5 cm
Signatureunlabelled
Inventory number8528
Location Currently not on display
Credit LineAnkauf aus Privatbesitz, Essen, unter Mitwirkung des Vereins der Museumsfreunde Wien
In 1750 the Vienna Academy for the first time set an allegorical rather than a biblical subject as the theme of its painting competition. In this interpretation by the young Maulbertsch, Minerva, the goddess of art, takes center stage. As the competition task stipulated, she represents the monarch Maria Theresa. Accompanying Minerva is the Academy, symbolized by a young woman, who is helping her judge the artistic disciplines. The Academy is thus serving the protector of art. Maulbertsch won over the jury with his dynamic poses, dramatically unfurling garments, and theatrical effects of light and shadow. He was awarded first prize and, with it, the promise of lucrative commissions in the future.

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Familienbesitz, Essen
1997 Ankauf Privatbesitz, Essen

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