The Iconology of the Main Altar by G. R. Donner in St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava in the Context of The Coronation Ritual
The Iconology of the Main Altar by G. R. Donner in St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava in the Context of The Coronation Ritual
Author(s): Katarína OrviskáSubject(s): Cultural history, Architecture, History of Church(es), Visual Arts, 18th Century, History of Art
Published by: SAV - Slovenská akadémia vied - Slovenská akadémie vied - Centrum vied o umení
Keywords: St Martin’s Altar; G. R. Donner; Emericus Esterházy; Charles VI; Maria Theresa; iconology; 18th century; St Martin’s Cathedral; Bratislava
Summary/Abstract: The sculptural group of St. Martin and the beggar by Georg Raphael Donner (1693 – 1741) was commissioned by Primate Emericus Esterházy (1664 – 1745) in 1733. It represents one of the most important works in the first half of the 18th century. Although several authors have repeatedly discussed the significance of this artwork, a comprehensive iconological analysis is lacking. Therefore, this study aims to analyse the altar from an iconological perspective in terms of its function as a coronation altar.
Journal: ARS
- Issue Year: 58/2025
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 123-149
- Page Count: 27
- Language: English
