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The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI
The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Johann Evangelist Holzer. It dates from 1732 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:at bottom center in brown ink, signed and dated: J. Holzer fecit 1732/sub directione Dni J. G. Bergmiller; at bottom in brown ink, the shields numbered: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 13, 14
About this work
Overview
The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI is a drawing created by Johann Evangelist Holzer in 1732, showcasing his skill with various mediums and techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts Emperor Charles VI on a throne, surrounded by allegorical figures representing the arts and powers, highlighting the emperor's patronage and the cultural values of the time.
Technique & Style
Executed in pen and brown ink with gray wash, heightened with white and blue-gray oil paint, the drawing exemplifies the intricate and ornate style characteristic of the Baroque movement, with detailed lines and shapes.
History & Provenance
Holzer, born in 1709, was trained under Nikolaus Auer and gained early recognition for his artistic talent, which was encouraged by his portrait of Abbot Johann Baptist Murr.
Context
The drawing reflects the artistic traditions of early 18th-century Austria and Germany, often featuring allegorical and courtly themes, as seen in Holzer's later work, such as the altarpiece for Marienberg Abbey.
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Artist
Johann Evangelist Holzer (December 24, 1709 – July 21, 1740) was an Austrian-German painter.
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