Joachim Heinrich Truchseß von Waldburg 

This is Philipp Winterwerb's sketch of Joachim Heinrich Truchseß von Waldburg, currently residing at the Städel Museum. Winterwerb, who lived in an era of significant social and political upheaval, captured Waldburg adorned in armor, a symbol of power and status, reflecting the rigid class structures of the time. The absence of color in this sketch draws attention to the stark lines which outline the figure. We are left to imagine the textures and materials of the armor, sword and banner he holds. It invites us to consider how identity is constructed through external symbols of wealth and authority. Consider how Winterwerb's approach—focusing on a figure central to the era's power dynamics—reflects the artistic and cultural values of his time. His work not only documents the visual aspects of 19th century German aristocracy but also serves as a window into the socio-political ideologies that shaped the epoch.