This mausoleum was made by the great neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova alrrededor of 1798-1805. To begin we must mention that the neoclassical art sought the representation of forms of classical antiquity. Where the proportion and symmetry are the main features of the moment. both graves and mausoleums, the drama of death and not reflected (as happened in the world of Baroque). Is looking for peace and harmony of the whole. Works are often extremely severe, particularly those of Antonio Canova (characterized by the blankness of his figures). ................................................ .................................................. ............................. The mausoleum of Maria Cristina of Saxony is located in Vienna, and draws attention to the form it takes, because is pyramidal (remembering that evocation of an architecture dedicated to death.) see in the figures on the left an old man leans on a young girl symbolizing virtue. On the right side we find the winged genius, but also considered the angel of death. is worth noting that in this mausoleum we have the representation of the 3 ages, where death does not discriminate. We have figures that are on the processional. On the other hand, in the top of the Mausoleum we find a medallion that refers to the late Maria Cristina of Saxony (is depicted in profile, typical position of the medals and coins of classical antiquity.) This locket holds him a figure symbolizing a virtue related to happiness. is true that the top of the assembly is in contrast with the message that we are at the bottom. We primarily a search for balance.
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