The Count of Habsburg by Ferdinand Olivier. A medieval count and his attendants meet a priest in a rolling landscape while three angels appear within the branches of a central tree.

The Count of Habsburg

Ferdinand Olivier

1815 · Oil Paint, Panel

A lyrical scene of medieval legend, combining an idyllic landscape with a mystical encounter under the watchful gaze of celestial beings.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
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Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
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Works across a broad range of wall colors
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft white, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1815 by Ferdinand Olivier, this work illustrates a story of the Count of Habsburg within a rolling German landscape. The piece reflects the spiritual and Romantic sensibilities of the Nazarene movement, characterized by its clear, luminous color and a harmonious blending of human narrative with a serene, natural world overseen by heavenly figures.