kolekcia pre zberateľov

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt Najobľúbenejšie obrazy

Najobľúbenejších 24 diel od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, ktoré si naši návštevníci najčastejšie vyžadujú, usporiadaných podľa popularity a prezentovaných jednotlivo, spolu so špecifikáciou a cenou každej ručne maľovanou reprodukciou.

Vydanie 2026 · 24 diel Každý autorský obraz na mieru
Plátno z ľanového plátna · Certifikát autentičnosti · Globálne doručenie Franz Xaver Messerschmidt · 1736 – 1783

Self-Portrait with Wig

1780 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 24 x 17 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'Self-Portrait with Wig' captures intense emotion through hauntingly expressive bronze busts. Explore the artist’s psychological depth and Neoclassical style in this iconic work.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 1. mieste: Self-Portrait with Wig

Art Movement: Neoclassical Portraiture
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Self-Portrait with Wig, 1780, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1780 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 24 x 17 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'Self-Portrait with Wig' captures intense emotion through hauntingly expressive character heads, foreshadowing Expressionism. Explore the sculptor’s psychological depth and artistic legacy.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 2. mieste: Self-Portrait with Wig

Art Movement: Neoclassical Portraiture
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Self-Portrait: Laughing (1780)

1780 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 24 x 17 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'Self-Portrait: Laughing' captures raw emotion with a haunting marble bust. Explore the intensity of his iconic character heads and the artist’s turbulent life.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 3. mieste: Self-Portrait: Laughing

Art Movement: Neoclassical Sculpture
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Character Head: The Beaked od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, 1770

1770 · Rakúska galéria Belvedere, Viedeň

Explore Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's haunting 'Character Heads,' sculptures capturing intense human emotions & psychological turmoil from 1770. A unique precursor to Expressionism.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 4. mieste: Character Head: The Beaked

Art Movement: Late Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Self-Portrait: Laughing

1780 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 24 x 17 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 5 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20032 × 32 cm Objednať tento obraz

Character Head: Childish Weeping (1783) by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1783 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 45 x 22 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s ‘Childish Weeping’ bronze bust: A powerfully expressive 1783 sculpture showcasing intense emotion & Mannerist style. Explore this iconic artwork.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 6. mieste: Character Head: Childish Weeping

Art Movement: Expressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

Character Head: The Yawner, 1783, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1783 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 42 x 21 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s ‘Character Head: The Yawner’ – a dramatic bronze bust capturing intense anguish. Explore this 1783 masterpiece of realism & raw emotion.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 7. mieste: Character Head: The Yawner

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: Character Head: The Hanged

1770 · Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Viedeň

Explore the haunting 'Character Head: The Hanged' by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt – a psychologically intense sculpture capturing raw emotion & reflecting the artist’s troubled life.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 8. mieste: Character Head: The Hanged

Art Movement: Late Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: Character Head: The Lecher

1770 · Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Viedeň

Explore Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's haunting 'Character Head: The Lecher,' a masterpiece of Expressionism predating its formal emergence. Discover the artist’s unique style and psychological depth in this marble sculpture.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 9. mieste: Character Head: The Lecher

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Pozrite si dielo

Character Head: Childish Weeping (1783) by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1783 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 45 x 22 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s ‘Childish Weeping’ bronze bust: A powerfully expressive 1783 sculpture showcasing intense emotion & Mannerist style. Explore this iconic artwork.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 10. mieste: Character Head: Childish Weeping

Art Movement: Baroque Drama
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

Character Head: The Yawner, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1783 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 42 x 21 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'Character Head: The Yawner' (1783) captures intense weariness with striking realism. Explore the emotional depth of this iconic bronze bust, a masterpiece of Neoclassical sculpture.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 11. mieste: Character Head: The Yawner

Art Movement: Neoclassical/Expressionistic
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

Portrait of a Man

Bratislava City Gallery, Bratislava

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 12 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20037 × 27 cm Objednať tento obraz

Portrait of a Woman

Bratislava City Gallery, Bratislava

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 13 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20037 × 27 cm Objednať tento obraz

Character Head: Quiet, Peaceful Sleep od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1783 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapešť · originál 43 x 22 cm

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's 'Character Head: Quiet, Peaceful Sleep' captures profound emotion through striking bronze sculpture. Explore the artist’s psychological depth and Neoclassical style in this haunting portrait.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 14. mieste: Character Head: Quiet, Peaceful Sleep

Art Movement: Neoclassical Sculpture
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

The Yawner

1775 · Kunstpalast, Düsseldorf

Discover 'The Yawner' by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt – a haunting 1775 marble bust capturing intense emotion. Explore this early Classicist masterpiece & its powerful realism.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 15. mieste: The Yawner

Art Movement: Early Classicism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Pozrite si dielo

Incapable bassoonist

Color Palette: Earthy

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 16 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20029 × 35 cm Objednať tento obraz

Ill humoured man, Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 17. mieste: Ill humoured man

Color Palette: Earthy

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 17 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20029 × 35 cm Objednať tento obraz

Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow (detail) od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Liechtenstein Museum, Viedeň

Discover Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s ‘Elijah Increases Oil,’ a stunning Neoclassical bronze sculpture. Explore its classical beauty & symbolic depth – a masterpiece of lost-wax casting.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 18. mieste: Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow (detail)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 18 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20028 × 36 cm Objednať tento obraz

The Capuchin – Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Bratislava City Gallery, Bratislava

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 19. mieste: The Capuchin

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 19 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20026 × 39 cm Objednať tento obraz

Character head the beaked side view

Color Palette: Earthy

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 20 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20027 × 37 cm Objednať tento obraz

Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow – Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Liechtenstein Museum, Viedeň

Explore Franz Xaver Messerschmidt’s neoclassical bronze fountain sculpture – ‘Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow.’ A timeless masterpiece showcasing classical beauty & expressive detail.

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 21. mieste: Elijah Increases the Oil of the Widow

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 21 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$22529 × 34 cm Objednať tento obraz

The Arch-Evil – Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 22. mieste: The Arch-Evil

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 22 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20027 × 37 cm Objednať tento obraz

The beaked

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 23 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20026 × 38 cm Objednať tento obraz

The gentle, quiet sleep od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Pozrite si najobľúbenejšie dielo umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na 24. mieste: The gentle, quiet sleep

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technika: Ručne maľované olejné plátno na ľne
Vyrobené: Na objednanie, od vy trained umelca
Popularita: Č. 24 z 24 diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Doprava: Celosvetovo približne 5 týždňov

od$20027 × 37 cm Objednať tento obraz

Umelec

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

1736 – 1783

Rýchle fakty

Also known asMesserschmidt
Room fitobývací izba
Died1783
Top 3 worksSelf-Portrait with Wig, Self-Portrait: Laughing
Works on APS24
Color intensitymonochromatický
Born1736, Wiesensteig, Nemecko
NationalityNemecko

Biografia

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt – Master sculptor of haunting 'Character Heads' – intensely expressive busts exploring human emotion & psychology. A unique precursor to Expressionism.

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, born in the Bavarian village of Wiesensteig in 1736, occupies a singular and often unsettling position in the history of sculpture. He wasn’t merely a product of his time—a bridge between the opulent late Baroque and the emerging Neoclassical styles—but an artist who seemed to anticipate the emotional intensity of Expressionism nearly a century before its formal emergence. His life, marked by both artistic promise and increasing psychological turmoil, is inextricably linked to his most enduring legacy: the “Character Heads,” busts that capture human emotion in states of raw, almost unbearable intensity. Messerschmidt’s early training was steeped in family tradition; he first learned the craft under the tutelage of his uncle, Johann Baptist Straub, a sculptor working in Munich. This foundational period instilled in him a mastery of traditional techniques, which he further honed through apprenticeships with another uncle, Philipp Jakob Straub, in Graz, and later at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where Jacob Schletterer guided his development. These early works demonstrate a clear proficiency in the prevailing Baroque style, particularly evident in commissions for Empress Maria Theresa—bronze busts and reliefs that adhered to the conventions of courtly representation favored by artists like Balthasar Ferdinand Moll. He was, initially, a sculptor very much *of* his time, skilled at portraying power and status with appropriate grandeur.

The Genesis of Disquiet: The Character Heads

Around 1769-1770, however, a profound shift began to occur in Messerschmidt’s artistic vision. While continuing to accept traditional portrait commissions—though these were increasingly infrequent—he embarked on the creation of what would become his defining work—the Character Heads. These weren't portraits in the conventional sense; they weren't intended to flatter or commemorate. Instead, they depicted faces contorted in extreme emotional expressions: laughter bordering on hysteria, grief etched into every line, grimaces of anguish and despair. The origins of this dramatic departure are complex, interwoven with both artistic experimentation and a deepening personal struggle. Accounts from the time, particularly those provided by Friedrich Nicolai following a visit to Messerschmidt in 1781, reveal an artist obsessed with capturing the full spectrum of human emotion. Nicolai described Messerschmidt’s peculiar method: he would reportedly pinch his own lower ribs, observing the resulting facial contortions in a mirror and then attempting to replicate them in marble or bronze. This self-experimentation suggests a deliberate attempt to access and portray authentic emotional states, rather than relying on idealized representations. Furthermore, Messerschmidt believed he was striving to represent all 64 “canonical grimaces” of the human face, guided by principles derived from Hermetic teachings and a quest for a "universal balance" akin to the golden ratio. This ambition speaks to a deeper philosophical underpinning—a desire to understand and codify the fundamental expressions of humanity. However, alongside this intellectual pursuit, there was a growing sense of mental instability. Ernst Kris theorized that these experiments were linked to paranoid ideas and hallucinations that began to plague Messerschmidt in the 1770s, ultimately leading to his expulsion from the Academy of Fine Arts in 1774 despite having served as a teacher since 1769.

Early Training & Artistic Influences

Messerschmidt’s formative years were shaped by familial tradition and artistic mentorship. His father, Johann Georg Messerschmidt, was a master tailor—a profession that instilled in him an appreciation for meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. From a young age, Franz demonstrated exceptional talent, sketching and sculpting with whatever materials were available. He received his initial sculptural training under the watchful eye of his uncle Johann Baptist Straub, who worked in Munich, absorbing the stylistic conventions of Baroque sculpture prevalent at the time—particularly those championed by artists like Balthasar Ferdinand Moll. This exposure to classical ideals and artistic techniques undoubtedly influenced Messerschmidt’s early aesthetic sensibilities. He continued his studies with Philipp Jakob Straub in Graz, honing his skills under another uncle's guidance, and later benefited from instruction at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where Jacob Schletterer fostered his development—a crucial step toward mastering Neoclassical principles.

The Character Heads: A Revolutionary Approach

Around 1769-1770, Messerschmidt initiated a transformative artistic endeavor—the creation of the “Character Heads.” Rejecting the idealized portraits favored by his contemporaries, he sought to depict human emotion in its most visceral form. This radical departure from convention stemmed from Messerschmidt’s conviction that sculpture could convey psychological depth beyond mere visual representation. He meticulously studied facial musculature and anatomy, striving to capture the subtle nuances of emotional expression—laughter, sorrow, anger, fear—with unprecedented realism. His method involved self-experimentation: pinching his ribs and observing mirror reflections to accurately reproduce contorted expressions. This obsessive pursuit of authenticity foreshadowed the tenets of Expressionism, demonstrating Messerschmidt’s pioneering role in exploring the inner landscape of human experience.

Later Years & Legacy

Despite achieving considerable acclaim during his Vienna years—marked by commissions from prominent patrons and recognition as a respected teacher—Messerschmidt experienced increasing mental distress. His expulsion from the Academy in 1774 underscored the severity of his psychological struggles, fueled by paranoid delusions and hallucinations. He retreated to Wiesensteig, then briefly sought patronage in Munich without success. Ultimately, he settled in Pressburg (modern Bratislava), where he continued to sculpt until his death in 1783—a solitary figure consumed by artistic obsession and haunted by inner turmoil. Though largely forgotten during his lifetime, Messerschmidt’s legacy was rediscovered in the 20th century as scholars recognized the profound psychological insight embedded within his Character Heads—establishing him as a precursor to Expressionism and an early explorer of the human psyche. His unwavering dedication to capturing raw emotion cemented his place among the most innovative sculptors of his era, reminding us that art can transcend mere visual beauty to confront uncomfortable truths and illuminate the complexities of human existence. His work remains a testament to the power of art to express inner experience and challenge conventional artistic norms.

Otázky a odpovede

Existuje 3D virtuálna prehliadka diel umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt?

Diela umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt si môžete pozrieť v 3D galérii na jeho stránke 3D galéria.

Ako si môžem pozrieť všetky diela umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt?

Všetky diela umelca Franz Xaver Messerschmidt na táto webstránka si môžete pozrieť na jeho stránke Všetky diela umelcov.

Pod akými inými menami alebo pseudonymami je známy/á Franz Xaver Messerschmidt?

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt je známy aj pod menom Messerschmidt.

Redakcia OriginalUniqueArt.com Aktualizované dňa 2. september 2026

Kvapozvuk pre zberateľa

Kým bol Franz Xaver Messerschmidt?
V ktorých období tvoril Messerschmidt hlavne svoj najznámejší štýl?
Čo Messerschmidt údajne používal pri tvorbe výrazných hláv?
Čomu Messerschmidt veril pri tvorbe hláv?
Kde Messerschmidt strávil posledné roky svojho života?

jedna Vyberte si veľkosť

Standardné formáty alebo akékoľvek vlastné rozmery, prispôsobené proporciám originálu.

dva Nakreslíme a pošleme vám náhľad

Fotografia hotového plátna na vaše schválenie pred jeho odoslaním.

tri Dodané, certifikované

Zrolované, plátno na napnutej ramene alebo v rámci, poistené, s certifikátom autenticity.

Objednajte si svoj Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Každý autorský diel Franz Xaver Messerschmidt v našom katalógu môže byť vyrobený na mieru podľa vašich požiadaviek a v rozmeroch, ktoré sa hodia do vášho interiéru.

Všetky diela od Franz Xaver Messerschmidt