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Maria Theresia Collection (#2)

"Maria Theresia: A Legacy of Power, Culture, and Beauty" In the grand halls of Vienna's Natural History Museum

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa as a three-year-old girl, ca 1720

Maria Theresa as a three-year-old girl, ca 1720. Private Collection

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: The Coronation procession of Maria Theresa in the Old Town of Prague, 1743

The Coronation procession of Maria Theresa in the Old Town of Prague, 1743. Private Collection

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa of Spain with Her son, the Dauphin, Louis of France

Maria Theresa of Spain with Her son, the Dauphin, Louis of France. Artist: Beaubrun, Henri (1603-1677)
Maria Theresa of Spain with Her son, the Dauphin, Louis of France. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Portrait of Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683) as Queen of France

Portrait of Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683) as Queen of France. Artist: Beaubrun, Henri (1603-1677)
Portrait of Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683) as Queen of France. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresia of Austria and Francis I with their Children. Artist: Meytens, Martin van

Maria Theresia of Austria and Francis I with their Children. Artist: Meytens, Martin van, the Younger (1695-1770)
Maria Theresia of Austria and Francis I with their Children. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Chateau de Vincennes with Louis XIV and Marie Therese with their Court in 1669

Chateau de Vincennes with Louis XIV and Marie Therese with their Court in 1669. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: The infanta Maria Theresa of Spain, 1650s. Artist: Velazquez, Diego (1599-1660)

The infanta Maria Theresa of Spain, 1650s. Artist: Velazquez, Diego (1599-1660)
The infanta Maria Theresa of Spain, 1650s. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Kaiserin Maria Therestia 1717-1780. - Gemalde von Maron, 1934

Kaiserin Maria Therestia 1717-1780. - Gemalde von Maron, 1934
Kaiserin Maria Therestia 1717-1780, 1934. Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (1717-1780), was the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominions and the last of the House of Habsburg

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: La archiduquesa Maria Teresa de Austria, 1771 (c1927). Artist: Anton Raphael Mengs

La archiduquesa Maria Teresa de Austria, 1771 (c1927). Artist: Anton Raphael Mengs
La archiduquesa Maria Teresa de Austria, 1771 (c1927). Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina (1717-1780) was last descendant of the House of Habsburg to be sovereign of the Holy Roman Empire

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780) appealing to the Magyar Diet, 18th century (19th century)

Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780) appealing to the Magyar Diet, 18th century (19th century). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Artist: J Hinchcliff

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Artist: J Hinchcliff
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Maria Theresa (1717-1780) obtained the crown of the Holy Roman Empire for her husband, Francis I

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: The Crowning of Maria Theresa of Austria in 1740, (c1900)

The Crowning of Maria Theresa of Austria in 1740, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, (1861). Artist: WH Mote

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, (1861). Artist: WH Mote
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, (1861). Portrait of Maria Theresa (1717-1780)

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: The oath of fealty to Maria Theresa as Archduchess of Austria, 22 November 1740, (1903)

The oath of fealty to Maria Theresa as Archduchess of Austria, 22 November 1740, (1903). From Georg Christoph Kriegls The Oath of Fealty, Vienna, 1742

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Habsburg (1717-1780), 1730. Artist: Carriera

Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Habsburg (1717-1780), 1730. Artist: Carriera, Rosalba Giovanna (1657-1757)
Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Habsburg (1717-1780), 1730. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Portrait of Empress Maria Theresia of Austria (1717-1780), 1762

Portrait of Empress Maria Theresia of Austria (1717-1780), 1762. Artist: Hagelgans, Michael Christoph (1725-1766)
Portrait of Empress Maria Theresia of Austria (1717-1780), 1762. From a private collection

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683), Queen consort of France and Navarre, 1682. Artist: French master

Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683), Queen consort of France and Navarre, 1682. Artist: French master
Maria Theresa of Spain (1638-1683), Queen consort of France and Navarre, 1682. From a private collection

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Mozart at the age of seven in front of Empress Maria Theresa, 1763. (1906)

Mozart at the age of seven in front of Empress Maria Theresa, 1763. (1906). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) playing his violin in front of the Empress of Austria

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresia as Queen of Hungary on the crowning hill of Pressburg

Maria Theresia as Queen of Hungary on the crowning hill of Pressburg, Mid of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Maria Theresia as Queen of Hungary on the crowning hill of Pressburg, Mid of the 18th cen.. From a private collection

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Painting of the Infanta Maria Theresa, 17th century. Artist: Diego Velasquez

Painting of the Infanta Maria Theresa, 17th century. Artist: Diego Velasquez
Painting of the Infanta Maria Theresa (10 September 1638 - 30 July 1683) by Velasquez (June 6, 1599 - August 6, 1660), from the Kunsthistoriches museums collection in Vienna, 17th century

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Prince Joseph, future Emperor Joseph II of Austria as a child, 18th century

Prince Joseph, future Emperor Joseph II of Austria as a child, 18th century. Artist: Martin van Mytens II
Prince Joseph, future Emperor Joseph II of Austria as a child, 18th century. Joseph II succeeded his father Francis I as Holy Roman Emperor in 1765, ruling Austria jointly with his mother

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Mozart Wins the Heart of Royalty c1763 (early 20th century). Artist: C Dudley Tennant

Mozart Wins the Heart of Royalty c1763 (early 20th century). Artist: C Dudley Tennant
Mozart Wins the Heart of Royalty c1763 (early 20th century). Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) at the age of seven playing his violin in front of the Empress Maria Theresa and her husband

Background imageMaria Theresia Collection: Maria Theresia Denkmal (Maria Theresa Monument), Vienna, Austria

Maria Theresia Denkmal (Maria Theresa Monument), Vienna, Austria




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"Maria Theresia: A Legacy of Power, Culture, and Beauty" In the grand halls of Vienna's Natural History Museum, Empress Maria Theresia witnessed a musical marvel on 1 October 1762. The young prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart enchanted her with his extraordinary talent, leaving an indelible mark on both their lives. As dusk settled over Innsbruck's snow-covered streets, Maria Theresien Straße glowed under the soft glow of streetlights. The St. Anne's column stood tall as a symbol of faith and resilience in this picturesque Tyrolean city. Vienna's Maria Theresa Square boasted the Tritons and Naiads fountain—a magnificent display that paid homage to its namesake empress. Water cascaded gracefully from intricate sculptures, reflecting the elegance and opulence synonymous with Maria Theresia's reign. Centuries earlier, another momentous union unfolded between Louis XIV and Maria Theresa of Austria. On 9th June 1660, their marriage united two powerful dynasties through an exquisite oil painting that captured their regal splendor for eternity. The Isle des Faisans witnessed history when Louis XIV met Philippe IV on 7th November 1659—an event immortalized not only in oil paintings but also in vibrant lithographs that brought to life this pivotal encounter between two monarchs. A black-and-white photograph transported us back to Vienna—the city where Maria-Theresien-Denkmal proudly stood as a testament to her enduring influence. This monument celebrated her unwavering commitment to her people and country throughout her illustrious reign. Empress Maria Theresia herself took charge on horseback during inspections of Austrian troops in 1884—a striking oil painting capturing her strength and determination as she led with grace and authority. An engraving bearing the Latin phrase "Moriamur pro rege nostro Maria Theresia" reminded us of the loyalty and devotion inspired by this remarkable empress.