Heavenly! Discover the Expressive Baroque Sculptures of Johann Georg Pinsel at the Belvedere

This exhibition at the Belvedere showcases the works of the enigmatic Late Baroque sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel. It highlights his expressive wooden and stone sculptures, which significantly impacted regional Baroque art between 1740 and 1790.

In autumn 2016, the Belvedere presented 'Heavenly! The Baroque Sculptor Johann Georg Pinsel' at Prince Eugene of Savoy’s Winterpalais, shedding light on an artist whose life remains largely obscure. Despite limited knowledge about his origins and training, Pinsel was a highly influential sculptor active in the region of Lemberg (Lviv) during the second half of the eighteenth century. Working primarily in wood and stone, often in collaboration with architect Bernard Meretyn, his works adorned churches and left a significant stylistic mark on the region's Baroque sculpture. The exhibition featured around twenty exhibits from Pinsel and his studio, offering a rare opportunity to see his work in Austria. His figures are characterized by powerful expressivity, conveyed through dramatic facial expressions, gestures, and the opulent rendering of garments. The display was contextualized with works by Austrian Late Baroque painters from the Belvedere's collection, such as Franz Anton Maulbertsch and Paul Troger, creating a Baroque spectacle of expressive painting and carving. Many of Pinsel's works were lost or damaged under Soviet rule, making this presentation particularly valuable.

Visitors can purchase time slot tickets online in advance to save time. Specific ticketing details and booking are available via the provided link to the Belvedere's ticket portal.