Johann Kappel (Border Collie)

Óleo sobre tela / Oil on canvas

30 x 30 cm.

Em Salzburgo, em 1770, o mestre de cerimónias Johann Kappel preparava o Salão de Mármore do Palácio Mirabell para mais um sarau da corte arquiepiscopal. Vestido com o seu rigoroso casaco carmesim, Johann observava com um misto de orgulho e dever um promissor músico em início de carreira, que encantava a aristocracia a tocar cravo. Com um olhar atento e postura impecável, Johann garantia que a etiqueta barroca fosse cumprida, servindo de elo entre a genialidade rebelde do jovem virtuoso e a rigidez da corte.

In Salzburg, in 1770, the master of ceremonies Johann Kappel was preparing the Marble Hall of the Mirabell Palace for yet another soirée of the archiepiscopal court. Dressed in his rigorous crimson coat, Johann observed with a blend of pride and duty a promising young musician at the start of his career, who enchanted the aristocracy with his harpsichord playing. With a keen eye and impeccable posture, Johann ensured that baroque etiquette was upheld, serving as a bridge between the young virtuoso's rebellious brilliance and the rigidity of the court.