Der ruhende Alexander der Große
18. Jahrhundert
Medium
Feder auf Papier
Dimensions
19,5 × 30,5 cm
Classification
Zeichnung
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
SLM 240
Art Historical Context
In the Belvedere Collection in Vienna, Paul Troger *Der ruhende Alexander der Große*The Resting Alexander the Great captivates with its intimate portrayal of the legendary conqueror in repose. Created in the 18th century, pen drawing on paper measures a modest 19.5 × 30.5 cm, showcasing Troger's mastery as leading Austrian Baroque artist. Troger (1698–1762), renowned for his dynamic frescoes and altarpieces in monasteries across Austria and Italy, often turned to classical heroes like Alexander to evoke grandeur and heroism. The artwork exemplifies Baroque draftsmanship, where fluid pen lines...
About the Artist
Paul Troger
Austrian painter. Comment on works: Religious