Das Zimmer mit dem Mithras- und den ägyptischen Sarkophagen

Art Historical Context

In 1889, Austrian artist Carl Goebel Jüngere captured the intriguing interior of a museum room in his watercolor *Das Zimmer mit dem Mithras- und den ägyptischen Sarkophagen* (The Room with theras and the Egyptian Sarcagi). This detailed drawing on paper (49 x 70.5 cm) showcases a space filled with ancient artifacts: a Mithras relief or statue from the Roman mystery cult and imposing Egyptian sarcophagi. Goebel, renowned for his precise architectural views of Viennese institutions, likely depicted a gallery in the Belvedere or a related collection, reflecting the era's fascination with classic...