Emperor Leopold Collection

Pantalone, Arlecchino, Capitano, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Theatre Museum, Vienna

Vorstelyck Tafereel, c. 1676 (engraving)
CZA228728 Vorstelyck Tafereel, c.1676 (engraving) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 47.8x58 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Dutch, out of copyright

Vienna Print Cycle, The Emperors Army fighting with the Turks, 1683 (engraving)
CZA228708 Vienna Print Cycle, The Emperors Army fighting with the Turks, 1683 (engraving) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 16.2x20.3 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Vienna Print Cycle, Discovery and destruction of a Turkish mine under the Imperial Palace
CZA228705 Vienna Print Cycle, Discovery and destruction of a Turkish mine under the Imperial Palace, 1683 (engraving) by Hooghe, Romeyn de (d.1708); 16.3x20 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Emperor Leopold I (1640-1705) (From: Schauplatz des Krieges), 1675. Creator: Anonymous
Emperor Leopold I (1640-1705) (From: Schauplatz des Krieges), 1675. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheek van het Vredespaleis, The Hague

Scene from the opera Il pomo d oro (The Golden Apple) of A. Cesti to the wedding of Leopold I and Margaret Theresa of Spain, 1667. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek

Gardeners. Costume design for Carnival celebrations of the Vienna court, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Theatre Museum, Vienna

Emperor Leopold I (1640-1705) in a theatrical costume, 1667. Artist: Thomas, Jan (1617-1678)
Emperor Leopold I (1640-1705) in a theatrical costume, 1667. Found in the collection of Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

Allegory on the reign of Emperor Leopold I, ca 1672. Artist: Hoet, Gerard (1648-1733)
Allegory on the reign of Emperor Leopold I, ca 1672. Found in the collection of Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

Opera performance Emperor Leopold I 1668 Sacra cesarea Maesta
Opera performance for Emperor Leopold I, 1668 Sacra cesarea Maesta (title on object), In the concert hall of Vienna, the opera Il Pomo d Oro is performed in front of the court of Leopold I in Vienna

Portrait of Emperor Leopold I, Abraham Bloteling, 1660 - 1690

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"Emperor Leopold I: A Renaissance Ruler and Patron of the Arts" Step into the Vorstelyck Tafereel, a captivating engraving from c. 1676, and witness Emperor Leopold I's grandeur unfold. As you explore the Vienna Print Cycle, immerse yourself in The Emperors Army fighting with the Turks (1683), where bravery meets adversity on the battlefield. Delve deeper into history as you uncover another scene from the Vienna Print Cycle – the Discovery and destruction of a Turkish mine under the Imperial Palace. This event showcases Leopold I's dedication to protecting his empire against external threats. In an anonymous masterpiece created in 1675, we catch a glimpse I himself. His regal presence shines through as he graces us with his noble visage in Schauplatz des Krieges. But it wasn't just politics that occupied this illustrious ruler; art held a special place in his heart too. Scene from the opera Il pomo d'oro (The Golden Apple) transports us to Leopold I's wedding festivities, where music filled every corner of his court. Amidst all these serious affairs, even an emperor needs some entertainment. Pantalone, Arlecchino, Capitano (c. 1680) takes center stage as comedic characters bring laughter to courtly gatherings. And let's not forget about Carnival celebrations. Gardeners dressed for merriment during this festive time at Vienna court (c. 1680). Such vibrant costumes surely added color to Emperor Leopold I's reign. Jan Thomas captures our emperor once more but this time donning theatrical attire (1667). It seems that even outside official duties, creativity found its way into Leopold I's life. An allegory by Gerard Hoet depicts Emperor Leopold I reigning over his vast dominions (ca 1672).