Epitaaf met portret van Johann Christian Bach
1791-03-10
Medium
etching
Dimensions
344; 224
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2760
Art Historical Context
**Epitaaf met port van Johann Christian Bach**Epitaph with Portrait of Christian Bach), etched by Francesco Bartolozzi 1791, honors the "London Bach," youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach and a celebrated composer of the Classical era. Known for his operas and symphonies that bridged Baroque and Classical styles, Johann Christian Bach died in 2, leaving a lasting influence on Mozart. This poignant print, dated precisely March 10, 1791, serves as a epitaph, blending portraiture with funerary tribute—a fitting nod to his legacy in London's vibrant musical scene. Bartolozzi, a masterful Italian...
About the Artist
Francesco Bartolozzi · 1727–1815
Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) was an Italian engraver whose most productive period was spent in London, where he became the leading exponent of stipple engraving and a founding member of the Royal Academy. Born in Florence and trained first as a painter before turning to engraving in Venice, he established his reputation in Rome before being recruited by the English Royal Librarian Richard Dalt...