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Joseph Wagner Collection

Joseph Wagner, a talented artist from the 18th century, left behind a remarkable legacy of breathtaking landscapes and captivating scenes

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Joseph and His Brothers, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Joseph and His Brothers, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Joseph and His Brothers, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Moses Striking a Shepherd, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Moses Striking a Shepherd, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Moses Striking a Shepherd, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: David and Abigail, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

David and Abigail, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
David and Abigail, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Jacob's Ladder, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Jacob's Ladder, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Jacob's Ladder, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: The Finding of Moses, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

The Finding of Moses, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
The Finding of Moses, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: The Blind Tobias, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

The Blind Tobias, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
The Blind Tobias, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Abraham Dismissing Hagar, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Abraham Dismissing Hagar, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Abraham Dismissing Hagar, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Jephthah and His Daughter, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Jephthah and His Daughter, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Jephthah and His Daughter, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Moses and the Burning Bush, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Moses and the Burning Bush, c. 1745. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Moses and the Burning Bush, c. 1745

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Cows, published 1782. Creator: Johann Gottlieb Prestel

Cows, published 1782. Creator: Johann Gottlieb Prestel
Cows, published 1782

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Donkey, published 1782. Creator: Johann Gottlieb Prestel

Donkey, published 1782. Creator: Johann Gottlieb Prestel
Donkey, published 1782

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Prisco onor pur dura... c. 1760. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Prisco onor pur dura... c. 1760. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Prisco onor pur dura... c. 1760

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: A schoolgirl and her music teacher looking at a sheet of music, 1725-80. Creator: Joseph Wagner

A schoolgirl and her music teacher looking at a sheet of music, 1725-80. Creator: Joseph Wagner
A schoolgirl and her music teacher looking at a sheet of music, 1725-80

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Mountainous landscape with herdsmen and cows, ca. 1725-80. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Mountainous landscape with herdsmen and cows, ca. 1725-80. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Mountainous landscape with herdsmen and cows, ca. 1725-80

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape with Bridge, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Landscape with Bridge, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Landscape with Bridge, ca. 1750-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape with Temple, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Landscape with Temple, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Landscape with Temple, ca. 1750-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape with Ruins, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Landscape with Ruins, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Landscape with Ruins, ca. 1750-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Primavera, a group of women collecting flowers and making crowns from them, ca. 1764

Primavera, a group of women collecting flowers and making crowns from them, ca. 1764

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Casa de Numi, c. 1760. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Casa de Numi, c. 1760. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Casa de Numi, c. 1760

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Prospetto della Chiesa del SS. Rosario detta de Gesuati, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Prospetto della Chiesa del SS. Rosario detta de Gesuati, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Prospetto della Chiesa del SS. Rosario detta de Gesuati, 1742

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco, 1742

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Giorgio Maggiore, 1742

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Simeone Appostolo, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner

Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Simeone Appostolo, 1742. Creator: Joseph Wagner
Prospetto della Chiesa di S. Simeone Appostolo, 1742

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Hagar Sent into the Wildnerness, 1758. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi

Hagar Sent into the Wildnerness, 1758. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Hagar Sent into the Wildnerness, 1758

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: The Rhinoceros, Clara, in the foreground, her keeper holding her horn and a whip

The Rhinoceros, Clara, in the foreground, her keeper holding her horn and a whip behind her at center with various other spectators in Carnival masks, after ca. 1751

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape, 'Vedi costei di liquido elemento... ', 1762

Landscape, "Vedi costei di liquido elemento... ", 1762
Landscape, " Vedi costei di liquido elemento..."

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape with Ruins and Fountain, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Fabio Berardi

Landscape with Ruins and Fountain, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Fabio Berardi
Landscape with Ruins and Fountain, ca. 1750-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Landscape with shepherds, houses and a tower in the distance, 1760-70

Landscape with shepherds, houses and a tower in the distance, 1760-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: River Scene, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Fabio Berardi

River Scene, ca. 1750-70. Creator: Fabio Berardi
River Scene, ca. 1750-70

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: A woman getting out of bed in an elegant interior, with two servants about to help her

A woman getting out of bed in an elegant interior, with two servants about to help her get dressed, while her husband sits in an armchair at right, 1748

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Giuseppe Zocchi (German, 1706 - 1780), Lot and His Daughters

Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Giuseppe Zocchi (German, 1706 - 1780), Lot and His Daughters, c. 1745, etching and engraving on laid paper

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Joseph Wagner after Canaletto (German, 1706 - 1780), Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa

Joseph Wagner after Canaletto (German, 1706 - 1780), Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco, 1742, engraving and etching on laid paper

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Johann Gottlieb Prestel after Joseph Wagner (German, 1739 - 1808), Donkey, published 1782

Johann Gottlieb Prestel after Joseph Wagner (German, 1739 - 1808), Donkey, published 1782, 4-color aquatint

Background imageJoseph Wagner Collection: Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Jacopo Amigoni (German, 1706-1780), Rebecca at the Well

Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Jacopo Amigoni (German, 1706-1780), Rebecca at the Well, c. 1745, etching and engraving on laid paper



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Joseph Wagner, a talented artist from the 18th century, left behind a remarkable legacy of breathtaking landscapes and captivating scenes. His works transport us to different worlds, where we can immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature and human interactions. One such masterpiece is "Prisco onor pur dura, " created around 1760. In this painting, Wagner captures the essence of strength and endurance through his meticulous brushstrokes. The scene depicts a rugged landscape with towering mountains that seem to touch the sky. In another artwork titled "A schoolgirl and her music teacher looking at a sheet of music, " dating between 1725-80, Joseph Wagner portrays an intimate moment between two individuals bonded by their love for music. The girl's eyes sparkle with curiosity as she gazes at the sheet music while her teacher guides her along this melodic journey. Wagner's talent extends beyond capturing human emotions; he also has an eye for picturesque landscapes. In "Mountainous landscape with herdsmen and cows, " created during the same period as previous work mentioned above, he transports us to idyllic pastures dotted with grazing cows under vast blue skies, and is a serene depiction that evokes feelings of tranquility and harmony. "Landscape with Bridge" takes us further into Wagner's world, showcasing his ability to capture architectural marvels amidst natural beauty. This piece was crafted between 1750-70 and features a majestic bridge spanning over calm waters below it—a testament to human ingenuity harmoniously blending into its surroundings. Continuing his exploration of architectural wonders in nature, "Landscape with Temple" showcases yet another stunning creation by Joseph Wagner from the mid-18th century. Here we find ourselves immersed in lush greenery surrounding an elegant temple nestled among trees—a sanctuary where one can seek solace amidst nature's embrace. The artist also delves into ruins' allure in his work titled "Landscape with Ruins.