The Fortress of Königstein: Courtyard with the Magdalenenburg

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889, 1756–1758

The painting depicts a stately building complex from an elevated point. The buildings are large, with white, ivy-covered walls and dark, peaked roofs. One building on the left is directly ahead of us, while a closer building on the right sits on a small hill. The buildings are connected by wide gray paths and small stairs. Small people walk the paths or stand on the surrounding grass wearing dresses or suits in bright colors, some with white wigs or pointed hats. The light is warm, and the people cast soft shadows on the grass. Tall trees near the buildings provide areas of shade. The sky above is soft blue with pale white clouds.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1740–1889
Date
1756–1758
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
48.3 × 78.7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The painting depicts a stately building complex from an elevated point. The buildings are large, with white, ivy-covered walls and dark, peaked roofs. One building on the left is directly ahead of us, while a closer building on the right sits on a small hill. The buildings are connected by wide gray paths and small stairs. Small people walk the paths or stand on the surrounding grass wearing dresses or suits in bright colors, some with white wigs or pointed hats. The light is warm, and the people cast soft shadows on the grass. Tall trees near the buildings provide areas of shade. The sky above is soft blue with pale white clouds.

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889