1775
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Glorification of the Union of the Houses of Hapsburg and Lorraine is a 1775 oil by Franz Anton Maulbertsch, a Rococo painting work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting is a vibrant, dreamlike scene filled with people and animals. The main figures are dressed in flowing robes, surrounded by clouds and a bright sun. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered around a white horse, while others are flying through the air or standing on clouds. The painting is full of movement and energy, with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The overall effect is one of joy and celebration. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Franz Anton Maulbertsch (7 June 1724 – 8 August 1796) was an Austrian painter and engraver, one of the most renowned exponents of Rococo painting in the German and Hungarian regions.
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