Anton’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Portrait of Cardinal Zelada
Anton Raphael Mengs (German, 1728–1779)

Portrait of the Artist's Father, Ismael Mengs
Anton Raphael Mengs (German, 1728–1779)

Saint Peter Visiting Saint Agatha in Prison and Healing her Wounds
Anton Raffael Mengs (German, 1728-1779) or Unknown Artist (Italian, 1650-1749)

Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Still Life—Strawberries, Nuts, &c.
Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774–1825)

Quiet Life in a Wooded Glen 林麓幽居圖
Wang Meng 王蒙 (Chinese, c. 1308-1385)

Guard Drawing His Sword
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Gauntlet from a Tournament Garniture of a Hapsburg Prince
Attributed to Anton Peffenhauser (German 1525—1603) Augsburg

Head of Comity
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Gauntlet from a Tournament Garniture of a Hapsburg Prince
Attributed to Anton Peffenhauser (German 1525—1603) Augsburg

Psyche Presenting the Phial of Water to Venus
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Joanna of Aragon
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Mezzetino
Modeler: Bustelli, Franz Anton German, 1723-1763, b. Switzerland

Conversion of Saint Paul
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Last Supper
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, and workshop Italian, 1483-1520

Woman Carrying Water Jar
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Alcibiades and Two Philosophers
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Group of Youths
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Caryatid with Yoke and Scroll
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, and his workshop Italian, 1483-1520

Saint Florian
Anton Eberhardt (Austrian, active 1760)