Michelangelo Unterberger, Michael Angelo Unterberger

Place: Cavalese

Born: 1695

Death: 1758

Biography:

Michelangelo Unterperger, also known as Michelangelo Unterberger and Michael Angelo Unterberger, was a South Tyrolean painter born in Cavalese, Italy in 1695. He was the son of a forest warden and began his studies with Giuseppe Alberti in Cavalese.

Early Life and Training

He later completed his training with a study trip to Venice, where he worked with Nicola Grassi. After that, he moved to Bolzano and became a citizen in 1726. In the 1730s, he worked as an altar painter in various monasteries and churches in Passau and the lower Inn valley.

Establishing Himself in Vienna

In 1737, he settled permanently in Vienna, where he established himself as one of the city's leading altar painters and received numerous commissions from the Imperial Court. From 1751 to 1754 and again from 1757 to 1758, he served as the Rector of the Imperial and Royal Court Academy of painters, sculptors and architecture.

Artistic Style and Works

Michelangelo Unterberger's artistic style is characterized by his use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of drama. This technique was developed during the Baroque period and is evident in many of his works, including his altarpieces and paintings for the Imperial Court.

• Michelangelo Unterberger's work can be found in various museums, including the National Museum of Fine Arts in La Valletta, Malta.
• His paintings are also featured in the Collezione Bonello, a collection of art situated in Malta that hosts works by famous artists such as Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi), Alberto Morrocco, and David Alison.
• Some of his notable works include the San Giovanni Battista al pozzo, which can be found on the Wikioo.org website.

Legacy and Death

Michelangelo Unterberger died in Vienna in 1758, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and dramatic paintings that continue to be admired today. His work can be found in various museums and collections around the world, including the Wikioo.org website, which features many of his notable works. More information about Michelangelo Unterberger can be found on the Wikioo.org website, including a list of his notable works and a biography. The Collezione Bonello is also featured on the Wikioo.org website, with a list of its notable artists and works.