Ceremonial Hall in Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace to be Restored
The Ceremonial Hall in Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace served as an antechamber to the audience room of Emperor Francis I Stephen at the court of Maria Theresa. On festive occasions, a throne canopy was set up. Today, a well-known portrait of Maria Theresa in a dress made of Brabant lace is located there.
Restoration of the Paintings Directly in Schönbrunn Palace
The centerpiece of the room is the series of paintings depicting the wedding of Archduke Joseph with Princess Isabella of Bourbon-Parma, a politically significant connection with the French royal house. The cycle of paintings depicts the celebrations on the occasion of the marriage of Maria Theresa's eldest son and successor with the granddaughter of the French King Louis XV. The monumental paintings were expertly removed from the walls and, in coordination with the Federal Monuments Office, remain in the palace for restoration, for which a temporary studio has been set up, it was stated. To carry out the restoration of the wall paneling and the ceiling under the best possible conditions, the hall will be embedded in a "room-in-room" construction. This architectural solution in the form of a scaffold with a platform allows the public to continue to pass through the room - despite the ongoing conservation work and without restricting the tour. The completion of the work is expected by the end of 2026.
(APA/Red)
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