Anton Raphael MengsGerman, 1728–1779Traum des Hl. Joseph
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Traum des Hl. Joseph” now? Kunsthistorisches Museum, Gemäldegalerie, Saal VII, Vienna. Yes, on view now. Checked October 9, 2026.
Closing soon· until 6:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
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Display history
On view · Gemäldegalerie, Saal VII
Kunsthistorisches Museum · Oct 9, 2026 — now · Verified
Whether it was on view is unknown
Kunsthistorisches Museum · Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 9, 2026 · Unconfirmed
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- Image: Kunsthistorisches Museum — CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
In the life of Anton Raphael Mengs
The whole life1772–1773
A second stay in Naples: royal portraits
From 1772 to 1773 Mengs was again in Naples, once more working on portraits of members of the royal family.
1773
A self-portrait in the Uffizi — beneath Raphael's own
In 1773 Mengs's self-portrait in the Uffizi gallery was hung in a place of honour — beneath the self-portrait of Raphael.
1774
Meeting the young Goya
In Spain Mengs met the young Francisco Goya and probably recognised his talent and helped him obtain a post as court painter and cartoonist at the Royal Tapestry Factory of Santa Barbara.
1774
Elected prince of the Roman Academy of St Luke
In 1774 Mengs was elected prince (president) of the Roman Academy of St Luke.
1774
Back in Spain: cartoons for the Santa Barbara tapestry works
In 1774 Mengs came to Spain once more; he himself produced cartoons for the Royal Tapestry Factory of Santa Barbara.
