At the Baroque Museum in Salzburg, you will not see massive statues, sculptures, and richly stuccoed architectural forms. Every masterpiece is preceded by a concept, a sketch that the creator makes before bringing their artistic idea to life. It is precisely the drafts and sketches of recognized geniuses of Baroque art that are gathered in the museum's collection.
The Baroque Museum opened in 1973, and its foundation was the private collection of Kurt Rossacher, which the patron donated to the city. Works by Rubens, Tiepolo, Bernini, Maulbertsch, Guardi, and Fragonard are exhibited here. The sketches make it possible to see the world through the eyes of great artists, understand the course of their thoughts, and trace the stages of work on the greatest creations of the Baroque era. In total, the exhibition features about 200 sketches and about 150 original drawings, as well as frescoes, engravings, and small sculptures.
The Baroque Museum is located in the former orangery of Mirabell Palace. In the magnificent park around it, you can see numerous sculptures in the Baroque style, as well as some of the palace's interior halls preserved from that time. In addition, the museum's windows offer a wonderful view of the historic buildings in the center of Salzburg, many of which represent the Baroque style in architecture.
