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The image depicts a celestial scene with numerous angels and holy figures moving through a cloudy, dynamic background. Some of the figures appear to be in motion, while others are depicted in still poses. There are both winged beings and human forms portrayed in flowing garments. The composition conveys a sense of spirituality and elevation.

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The Acceptance of St. Augustine in Heaven
Entwurf für das verlorene Hochaltarfresko der Augustinerkirche in Wien
Datec. 1785/1786

Artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724 Langenargen – 1796 Wien)

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Object typePainting
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions
91 × 50,5 cm
Signatureunlabelled
Inventory number2560
Location Upper Belvedere
In the 1780s, the Augustinian Church in the heart of Vienna was remodeled and Maulbertsch was commissioned to paint a monumental fresco for the high altarpiece. Not even 100 years later, this was destroyed when the church was again altered in 1873. All that survives is this sketch for the wall painting. It conveys a clear idea of Maulbertsch’s composition: Saint Augustine is wearing bishop’s robes with his attribute, a flaming heart, floating before him. Multiple angels accompany him as he ascends to the Holy Trinity in heaven. Whereas Maulbertsch rendered the drapery precisely, the faces are only cursorily indicated in this sketch.

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Friedrich von Amerling.
1870 Miethke und Wawra, Wien.
Sammlung Franz Jäger d. J.
1926 Ankauf Privatbesitz, Wien

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