Portret van Cölestin Angelsprugger 1736 - 1781

Georg Christoph Kilian created this print of Cölestin Angelsprugger in the eighteenth century using etching. It reflects the social and institutional structures of its time through its subject matter and style. The portrait depicts Angelsprugger, an abbot, within an ornate frame, suggesting his high status within the church. The Latin inscriptions and heraldic symbols further emphasize his authority and lineage. Made in Augsburg, Germany, this print reflects the importance of religious institutions in the social and political landscape of the Holy Roman Empire. The choice of etching as a medium allowed for wider dissemination of Angelsprugger’s image, reinforcing his influence. By studying sources such as period documents and institutional records, we can gain insights into the complex interplay between religious authority, artistic production, and social hierarchy in 18th-century Europe.