Artworks Catalogue

Location

Austria, Styria, Graz

Façade of building Albrechtgasse 7 (Fassade des Gebäudes Albrechtgasse 7)

Gries

Artwork

The sculpture of Mary Immaculate on the façade of Albrechtgasse 7, Graz

Type

Sculpture

Critical History

The building Albrechtgasse 7 was erected in 1844 by Georg Hauerrisser the Elder, the façade was simplified in 1961.1 Between 1760 and 1770 Philipp Jakob Straub created the sandstone sculpture of Mary Immaculate,2 standing on a rocaille-console between the houses Nr 7 and 9 on the first floor level. She is depicted holding baby Jesus in her arms while she is weighing down the winged demon at her feet. Her head is stretched backward, the eyes are turned upwards. The rich drapery of her clothing appears tremendously vivid.

Construction / Execution

The sculpture is made of carved sandstone.

Components

Masonry

Author: Philipp Jakob Straub (Wiesensteig 1706 – Graz 1774)

Completed: 1760 – 1770

Technique(s): stone carving

Material(s): sandstone

Conservation-restoration

1961

Treatment Description

In 1961 the sculpture was restored with replacements by Heinz Hiebl. At the same time, a copper roof was attached.3 Nevertheless, the surface had already suffered from weathering and was partially smoothened.

Images

1. The sculpture of Mary Immaculate on the façade of Albrechtgasse 7, Graz (photo by Anja Lindbichler, 2018)
2. Mary with baby Jesus, Detail, Mary Immaculate, façade of Albrechtgasse 7, Graz (photo by Anja Lindbichler, 2018)
3. Mary with baby Jesus, Detail, Mary Immaculate, façade of Albrechtgasse 7, Graz (photo by Anja Lindbichler, 2018)