In the depths of the Baroque era, in a time of artistic exploration and mastery, March 19, 1695 noted the birth of a remarkable talent, Christian Seybold. Seybold, baptized in Neuenhain and later died in Vienna, was an artist whose abilities went far beyond the limits of his time. He was a master of character heads, so-called "tronies," as well as portraits and self-portraits, which provide an excellent basis for our exquisite fine art prints. Much of Seybold's early life and education remains hidden in the mists of history, but that does not prevent us from recognizing his rich legacy. One of eleven children, he was self-taught and displayed a remarkable talent for the intricacies of portrait painting. In 1715 he moved to Vienna, where he married Maria Elisabeth Wimmerin. After her tragic death and that of their common child, he found solace in a second marriage to Susanna Bellmonin. Seybold's fate as an artist was sealed in 1745, when he was appointed court painter by August III. A few years later he became Maria Theresa's imperial chamber painter and an associate of the Academy in Vienna.

Seybold's art is known for its impressive detail and ability to capture the soul of his subjects. His character heads were heavily influenced by Balthasar Denner, while his portraits show the influence of Johann Kupezky and Rembrandt van Rijn. One of his few dated works, the portrait of the imperial councillor Johann Adam Questenberg, was painted between 1723 and 1728 and later published as an engraving. It is this artistic richness that makes our fine art prints of Seybold's work so desirable.

Today, Seybold's originals can be found in renowned museums and collections around the world, including the Baroque Museum in Vienna's Belvedere Palace, the Old Masters Picture Gallery in Dresden, the Louvre Museum in Paris, and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. But even if you don't have access to these prestigious institutions, you can still bring some of Seybold's genius into your own home through our art prints. When creating our art prints, we always strive to capture the quality and nuances of the original work, doing justice to the artist's achievement.