1718 - 1794

Stručné informace

  • Museums on APS: Slovak National Gallery
  • Born: 1718, Vienna, Austria
  • Lifespan: 76 years
  • Nationality: Austria
  • Also known as:
    • Josef Adam Ritter von Molckh
    • Josef Adam Ritter von Molch
    • Josef Adam Ritter Von Molk
    • Josef Adam Mölckh
    • Josef Adam Ritter von Mölck
  • Top-ranked work: The Martyrdom of St. Catherine

The Life and Career of Josef Adam Mölk

Born in Vienna, Austria, Josef Adam Mölk was a painter who began his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna between 1728 and 1733. Following his education, he undertook a period of travel through the southern German region. His professional career saw him appointed as a court painter to the Bavarian Elector, and in 1755, he received the title of "Hofkammermaler in Tirol." His social standing was further elevated in 1774 when Empress Maria Theresa granted him the title of "Ritter von Mölk," admitting him into the nobility.

Mölk was a prolific artist, known for his ability to work with great speed, sometimes managing multiple commissions in different locations simultaneously. His output was extensive, as he decorated more than 40 churches, monasteries, and palaces with his paintings.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

The work of Mölk evolved from the training he received under his father, Mathias Mölk, a church painter from Vorarlberg. His later compositions were characterized by the influence of the perspective illusion painting of Andrea Pozzo and the works of Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, following a journey to Venice in 1759. In his later years, the influence of Martin Johann Schmidt was also evident in his work.

His catalog includes several significant religious works, such as:

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Artový kvíz

U každé otázky je pouze jedna správná odpověď.

Otázka 1:
In which city was Josef Adam Mölk born?
Otázka 2:
Which ruler granted Mölk the title 'Ritter von Mölk' in 1774?
Otázka 3:
Which artist's works played a significant role in Mölk's work after his 1759 trip to Venice?
Otázka 4:
What was Mölk's reputation during his career?
Otázka 5:
According to the catalog, in which collection is the work 'The Martyrdom of St. Catherine' held?