

Curatorial Narrative Ferdinand Kobell’s “Reiter mit zwei Handpferden, eines schlgt aus, im Hintergrund ein Fuhrwerk und andere Reiter” exemplifies the later manifestations of Baroque painting, where artists sought to integrate diverse elements within a single composition. Executed in 1775, this work coincides with the era’s heightened emphasis on spectacle and grandeur, as seen in its intricate design styles, oscillating between the ornate patterns characteristic of the period and the eclectic nuances that distinguish Kobell’s oeuvre.Upon enlargement to an architectural scale, the spatial rhythm established by Kobell begins to reveal its complexities. The interplay between the two central horsemen, one rearing on hind legs, against the backdrop of a distant carriage and additional riders creates an elaborate chromatic structure. Sepia and brown tones predominate, imparting an atmospheric weight that could be leveraged in interior de
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