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A Guardian Angel Rescuing Emperor Maximilian from the Martinswand
Alfred Rethel
1839 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This dramatic 19th-century oil painting captures a legendary moment of divine intervention against a rugged mountain backdrop.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1839 by Alfred Rethel, this masterpiece depicts the legendary rescue of Emperor Maximilian I from the Martinswand cliff. The work is a striking example of German Romanticism, utilizing sharp chiaroscuro to contrast the dangerous, dark precipice with the warm, ethereal glow of the guardian angel.
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