Reiterbildnis von Kaiser Leopold I. (1640-1705)
um 1658 | Mattäus Merian d. J.
Leopold I (1640–1705) was the son of Emperor Ferdinand III. He became emperor in 1658. This portrait was painted by Matthäus Merian (1621–1687) on the occasion of his coronation in Frankfurt am Main. Leopold’s reign lasted about 50 years and was known for the conflicts against the Ottoman Empire and France. After the junior branch of the House of Habsburg became extinct in the male line in 1665, Leopold was elected as its governor and the Tyrol was ruled from Vienna. As a result, precious items like manuscripts were transferred from Ambras Castle to Vienna.
Leopold I (1640–1705) was the son of Emperor Ferdinand III. He became emperor in 1658. This portrait was painted by Matthäus Merian (1621–1687) on the occasion of his coronation in Frankfurt am Main. Leopold’s reign lasted about 50 years and was known for the conflicts against the Ottoman Empire and France. After the junior branch of the House of Habsburg became extinct in the male line in 1665, Leopold was elected as its governor and the Tyrol was ruled from Vienna. As a result, precious items like manuscripts were transferred from Ambras Castle to Vienna.
Artist:
Mattäus Merian d. J. (1621 Basel - 1687 Frankfurt am Main) DNB
Depiction/Person:
Leopold I. (1658-1705), Kaiser (1640 - 1705) DNB
Time:
um 1658
Object Name
Gemälde
Culture
Deutsch
Dimensions:
Overall: 345,5 × 290 cm
Framed: 369 × 314 cm
Stamp / markings
roter Stern auf Rückseite (Keilrahmen)
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie
Invs.
Gemäldegalerie, 6830
Provenance
1731 in der Schatzkammer in Wien nachweisbar?