Der heilige Ambrosius verwehrt Kaiser Theodosius den Eintritt in den Mailänder Dom

Q: When was "Der heilige Ambrosius verwehrt Kaiser Theodosius den Eintritt in den Mailänder Dom" created?

This artwork was created um 1750.

Q: Is "Der heilige Ambrosius verwehrt Kaiser Theodosius den Eintritt in den Mailänder Dom" in the public domain?

Yes, Der heilige Ambrosius verwehrt Kaiser Theodosius den Eintritt in den Mailänder Dom is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

um 1750

Medium

Öl auf Leinwand

Dimensions

68 × 90,5 cm

Classification

Gemälde

Department

Belvedere Collection

Museum

Belvedere

Credit

Belvedere, Vienna

Accession Number

4339

Art Historical Context

In the grand tradition of 18th-century religious history painting, Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner captures a pivotal moment of moral authority in *Der heilige Ambrosiuswehrt Kaiser Theodos den Eintritt in Mailänder Dom* (. 1750). This oil on canvas, measuring 68 90.5 cm, depicts Saint Ambrose boldly barring Emperor Theodosius from Milan Cathedral. Baumgartner, an Austrian artist known for his intricate frescoes and Rococo flair, employs dramatic lighting and expressive figures to heighten the tension, characteristic of the Baroque-influenced style prevalent in Central Europe during his era. The ...

About the Artist

Johann Wolfgang Baumgartner

Comment on works: Religious; Mythology

Der heilige Ambrosius verwehrt Kaiser Theodosius den Eintritt in den Mailänder Dom

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