Kaiser Joseph II. reitend
Medium
Öl auf Holz
Dimensions
23,5 x 18 cm
Classification
Gemälde
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
3614
Art Historical Context
Behold the intimate portrait *Kaiser Joseph II.itend* (Emperor Joseph II. Riding a gem from 1850 by Austrian painter Ludwig Johann Passini Crafted in oil on wood—a favored medium for its smooth surface and portability—this compact 23.5 x 18 cm panel captures the enlightened Habsburg ruler astride his horse, evoking the grandeur of imperial equestrian portraits. Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1780 to 1790, was a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment, championing reforms like religious tolerance and serf emancipation that reshaped the Austrian Empire. Painted decades after his death, Passini'...