Saint Florian

c. 1765

Johann Beheim after Franz Anton Maulbertsch

Associated Names
Johann Beheim

Artist, Austrian, c. 1730 - after 1770

Franz Anton Maulbertsch

Artist After, Austrian, 1724 - 1796

The image shows a full-body depiction of a classical male figure standing prominently, with a dynamic pose. He is leaning slightly forward, with his torso twisted, and an arm stretched outward holding a sword. His facial features are partially visible and he appears to have long, flowing hair. The attire is elaborate, reminiscent of Roman or Greek armor, detailed with folds and sections that suggest movement. Beside him, a cherub or small angelic figure is pouring water from a vessel. In the background, there are draped fabrics and architectural elements. The image is executed in dark and light contrasts and intricate cross-hatching, typical of classical engravings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper, mounted on album sheet

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 41.9 x 30.2 cm (16 1/2 x 11 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 42 x 30.4 cm (16 9/16 x 11 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.145.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Meyer, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's London, 18 September 2007, no. 73); (via Christopher Mendez, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1872

  • Meyer, Julius et al. Allegmeines Kunstler-Lexikon, unter Mitwirkung der namhaftesten Fachgelehrten des In- und Auslandes. 3 vols. Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann, 1972-1885.

Inscriptions

by later hand, on verso of album sheet in graphite: Maulpertsch / Abb. boek, Pros Kningberg

Wikidata ID

Q76438801

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