Artwork
Das Bild der Düldung (Allegory of Tolerance)
Das Bild der Düldung (Allegory of Tolerance) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Das Bild der Düldung (Allegory of Tolerance) is an etching on laid paper created by Austrian artist Franz Anton Maulbertsch in 1785. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a lively, crowded scene with a diverse group of figures, including winged beings and individuals dressed in elaborate attire, gathered around a central female figure holding a book. The scene conveys a sense of celebration and allegory, representing the concept of tolerance.
Technique & Style
Maulbertsch employed etching techniques to achieve a range of shading and textures, creating a detailed and dynamic composition. The use of varying line qualities, from sharp to soft, adds to the overall sense of energy and visual interest in the work.
Context
Maulbertsch's work was influenced by Venetian artists, including Piazzetta, Pittoni, Ricci, and Tiepolo, reflecting his connection to the Rococo style prevalent in the German and Hungarian regions during the 18th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
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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