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Wieland der Schmied
Moritz von Schwind
A masterful Romantic-era depiction of the legend of Wieland the Smith, set within a rugged and atmospheric landscape.
Legend of the Bishop and the Devil
Moritz von Schwind
1854 · Oil Paint, Panel
A captivating 19th-century narrative painting depicting the legend of St. Wolfgang outwitting the devil.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1854 by Moritz von Schwind, this work illustrates the legend of Saint Wolfgang building his chapel. While the bishop works calmly on the structure atop a green hill, the devil is depicted in the foreground, bound by divine will to the task of hauling heavy stones, set against a romantic Alpine backdrop with towering peaks.
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