Matthias, Archduke of Austria (1557 Vienna-1619 Vienna)

Österreichisch/Austrian School

Title:Matthias, Archduke of Austria (1557 Vienna-1619 Vienna)

Artist:

Österreichisch/Austrian School

Dating:

ca/after 1572

Object type: Paintings

Material/Technique:

Oil/canvas

Dimensions:

Picture size 59.50 x 48.30 cm
Framesize 60.00 x 71.00 x 4.70 cm

Signature:

Matthias Archidux Austriae Aetatis suae XV A° LXXII (signed top)

Inventory number:

Location:

Currently not in the exhibition

Style:

Austria Renaissance

Description:

A portrait shows Lucas van Valckenborch’s patron (um 1535-1597), Archduke Matthias of Austria (1557–1619), who became governor-general of the Netherlands through
a political manoeuvre in 1577. He appointed the artist, who followed him to Linz when he was relieved of his position.
"Wooded Landscape with Figures" (Residenzgalerie Salzburg, Inv.-no. 575) by Lucas van Valckenborch ist part of Residenzgalerie Salzburg collection.

DUCKE Astrid: Austrian School, Matthias, Archduke of Austria (1557 Vienna – 1619 Vienna), in: DUCKE Astrid, HABERSATTER Thomas, OEHRING Erika: Masterworks. Residenzgalerie Salzburg. Salzburg 2015, p. 88