The Triumph of History over Time
1771-75
Before the final paint hit the ceiling, Anton Raphael Mengs worked out his grand Neoclassical visions right here on paper. This sketch, filled with scribbled notes like 'genug' (enough) and 'gross' (large), reveals the artist's meticulous planning process for his allegorical masterpiece. You can see the central figure of History seated majestically, while a winged figure floats above, capturing the moment history outlasts the ages. It’s a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how 18th-century masters built their monumental illusions.
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