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Franz Anton Maulbertsch

60 works

Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724-1796) was a painter, draftsperson and graphic artist. Read more

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Oval allegorical ceiling painting of clouds, winged figures, a radiant sun, a chariot and classical columns below.

The Glorification of the Union of the Houses of Hapsburg and Lorraine

1775

Sketch of saints ascending on clouds amid angels and putti in a bright sky, by Franz Anton Maulbertsch.

The Glorification of the Royal Hungarian Saints

ca. 1772-73

Oil sketch of the Assumption of the Virgin with swirling clouds, robed figures and a glowing central light in a circle.

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Sketch for the Dome Fresco in the Cathedral in Vác

1750

Painting of Christ with a halo leaning toward a bearded man who reaches to touch his side against a dark background.

Christ and the Doubting Thomas

1755

Painting of Judith holding the severed head of Holofernes as a maidservant wraps it, with the headless body on a bed.

Judith and Holofernes

1700

Oil sketch of a helmeted warrior on horseback surrounded by kneeling women and children beneath a tree.

Coriolanus at the gates of Rome

1795

Oil sketch of the Assumption of Mary with a robed figure rising among angels, and a lower group of figures reaching toward a

Assumption of Mary

1764

Allegorical painting with a medallion portrait of a woman, a blindfolded figure with scales, a putto, and an imperial eagle c

Homage to Empress Maria Theresia

1769

Baroque sketch of saints, bishops and angels ascending through golden clouds, with a soldier and banner in the foreground.

The Apotheosis of the Hungarian Saints

1772

Painting of a haloed saint looking upward as armed men surround him, with an angel above and a red-cloaked soldier at left.

The Capture of St. John of Nepomuk

1765

Dark baroque-style painting of a radiant figure appearing above men in robes, one nude figure reaching toward the vision.

Christ Appears to St. Thomas

1764

Painting of a rider on a white horse amid battle, with a winged figure holding cloth above and fallen warriors below.

Victory of Saint James of Compostela over the Saracens at the Battle of Clavigo

1762

Oil painting of the Holy Family with the Virgin and Christ child, elderly Saint Anne, God the Father and the Holy Spirit abov

The Holy Family

1755

Loose oil sketch of a standing man in a dark military coat and tall hat, with a blue cloak and a smaller figure below.

Standing Fieldman

1758

Painted sketch of allegorical figures, putti and angels in clouds beneath a radiant golden light, with a large globe at left.

Divine Providence and Virtues

1765

Oil sketch of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple: a priest holds the infant amid columns, with kneeling figures and che

Study for "The Presentation of Christ in the Temple" (for Saint Ulrich, Vienna)

c. 1750

Loose brown-toned sketch of winged allegorical figures in clouds above a seated woman with an infant and classical arches.

Draft for a ceiling painting

1759

Painting of a white horse rearing as a rider falls backward with raised arms, a companion and hound in a dark forest.

Die Bekehrung des Heiligen Norbert

1760

Painting of the Virgin Mary ascending among angels while robed apostles gaze up beside an open tomb.

Die Himmelfahrt Mariens

1755

Oil painting of a woman in blue reading with an older woman sewing and a bearded man writing, angels above.

Die Erziehung Mariens

1752

Oil painting of a crowd of saints gathered under a glowing celestial figure among dark clouds, in an arched composition.

Fourteen Holy Helpers

1750

Painting of a mythological allegory with winged figures, cherubs, a trident-bearing god and a fruit basket in warm, dark tone

Allegory of the Golden Age

1750

Painting of a young woman in blue and pink robes in a temple as a kneeling man holds a flowering staff and an angel descends

The Marriage of Mary

1755

Oil portrait of a man in a dark coat and red cap holding rolled papers, with a small inset portrait of a younger man.

Artist Portrait (So-Called Self-Portrait)

1767

Sketch of radiant clergymen beside a crucifix, with angels carrying banners and figures kneeling before a globe.

Allegorie auf die Weltmission des Jesuitenordens

1760

Circular painting of a goddess in a chariot in a pale sky with winged figures and cherubs above a shadowy landscape.

Triumph of Aurora

1780

Loose painted sketch of a robed martyr surrounded by figures with raised arms beneath a golden sky and trees.

The Stoning of St. Stephen

1782

Oval painting of allegorical gods, goddesses, putti and an embracing couple among clouds in a bright, hazy sky.

Allegory on Princely Marriage

1785

Painting of a woman in white with a blue sash held by armored men before seated judges in a columned hall.

Susanna Before the Judges

1750

Painting of a queen on a throne surrounded by grieving attendants and soldiers, with a fire burning in the foreground and a s

The Death of Dido

1786

Loose oil sketch of a saint in a river with angels descending in a bright sky and onlookers on the bank.

The Martyrdom of the Holy Quirinus

1791

Oil painting of a soldier raising a sword over an infant as a kneeling woman pleads, with a crowd and classical columns behin

The Judgment of Solomon

1785

Franz Anton Maulbertsch (1724-1796) was a painter, draftsperson and graphic artist. Franz Anton Maulbertsch was born in Langenargen and died in Vienna. Browse 60 works by Franz Anton Maulbertsch from 17 museums, free to download in HD. Source: Wikidata