Allegorie op het overlijden van de kunstenaar Giambattista Maderna 1792 - 1849

"Allegorie sur la Mort prématurée du Peintre Maderna" is an 18th-century drawing by Matthias Joseph de Noël commemorating the untimely death of artist Giambattista Maderna. The artwork depicts an allegorical scene with figures representing different aspects of Maderna's life and death, including a winged figure ascending to heaven, a figure in a boat, and a figure holding a torch. The drawing's inscription, "Il mourut pour être immortel" ("He died to become immortal"), reinforces the theme of Maderna's legacy through his art. Noël's delicate lines and shading contribute to the somber yet hopeful tone of the artwork. This piece, created in 1792-1849, provides insight into the artistic circles of the late 18th century, highlighting the emotional impact of artistic loss and the enduring power of creative expression.