Deel van het monument van Maria Christina van Oostenrijk in de Augustinerkirche te Wenen c. 1875 - 1900

This 19th-century photograph, by M. Frankenstein & Co., captures a detail from the monument of Maria Christina of Austria in the Augustinerkirche in Vienna. The photo focuses on a sculpted angel, with wings outspread, resting one hand on a lion. The angel's pose evokes a sense of grief or mourning, while the lion symbolizes strength and courage. This detail highlights the emotional impact of the monument, which was likely created to honor the memory of Maria Christina and her reign.