Special Exhibition "The Eugen Behind the Prince" at Schloss Hof
In addition to the prince's life story and his associated official role, his circle of friends is also closely examined, as announced in a press release on Tuesday. In the Schloss Hof exhibition section, the focus is on the background of his rapid rise as a defining figure of the Austrian Baroque, as well as his role as one of the most important art patrons of his time. In Schloss Niederweiden, the architectural achievements in the prince's building projects and his sense for beauty are highlighted - whether in the design of his palaces and gardens or in his plant and animal collections.
Schloss Hof shows "The Eugen Behind the Prince" for 300th Anniversary
With the exhibition, "we not only honor one of the most fascinating personalities in European history, but also a unique Baroque total work of art," said Klaus Panholzer, Managing Director of the Schönbrunn Group. The exhibition, officially opened on Monday afternoon, was curated by Katrin Harter, Birgit Schmidt-Messner, and Martin Mutschlechner.
In 1725, Eugene of Savoy-Carignan acquired the estate of Hof, located about 40 kilometers east of Vienna, to transform the original Renaissance castle into a Baroque palace complex. The "triumvirate" - consisting of the palace, terraced garden, and manor - has been preserved to this day. 270 years ago, Maria Theresa acquired the estate. The apparent structural changes commissioned by the Habsburgs still shape the appearance of Schloss Hof and the nearby Schloss Niederweiden to this day.
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