Allegory of Wisdom 1755

Johann Georg Pinzel's "Allegory of Wisdom" (1755) is a Baroque sculpture that showcases the artist's signature dramatic style. The figure, likely representing Sophia, the personification of wisdom, is rendered with an expressive dynamism, her flowing robes and outstretched arm creating a sense of motion. Pinzel was a renowned sculptor of the Austrian Rococo period, known for his detailed and emotive works often executed in wood. This piece exemplifies his skill in capturing the essence of human emotion through the medium of sculpture.