Lobkowitzplatz in Vienna
Bernardo Bellotto·1759
Historical Context
Lobkowitzplatz in Vienna from 1759 documents one of Vienna's aristocratic squares during Bellotto's period at the Habsburg court. The Lobkowitz Palace, one of Vienna's finest Baroque residences, provides the focal point for this view of imperial Vienna. Bellotto's Vienna views from the early 1760s were commissioned by Maria Theresa's imperial court, applying his precise veduta technique to Austrian baroque palaces and suburban villas. These canvases demonstrate his ability to adapt to new arc...
Technical Analysis
The Viennese architecture is rendered with precise detail under cool, clear light, the square's spatial proportions documented with the topographic accuracy of a city plan.
