A Masked Ball in Bohemia

Curatorial Overview

“This is the only known study for the decoration of the ballroom at Ceský Krumlov, a castle in Bohemia that belonged to Prince Joseph Adam zu Schwarzenberg. The elaborate illusionism suggests that it may be by the prince's architect and designer, Andreas Altomonte. The wall paintings, which are less sophisticated, are signed by Josef Lederer and dated 1748.”