Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss

Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss was an artist active across four decades, spanning approximately 1740 through 1780. His documented body of work, as represented in major American collections, consists primarily of graphic arts, specifically prints and drawings.

The six works by Weiss currently held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art demonstrate a concentration on both classical and religious subjects. Representative examples include the classical theme of Diana, alongside Christian iconography such as The Holy Family (represented by two distinct works) and The Trinity Surrounded by Angels. Additionally, Weiss created detailed preparatory works or studies, exemplified by the drawing Studies of Eleven Heads. The presence of both original drawings and high-quality prints in the collection establishes the significance of Bartholomäus Ignaz Weiss prints within the 18th-century graphic tradition.

Given the period of his activity, many works attributed to Weiss are now secured within the public domain. This status allows for wide accessibility, making museum-quality images of his documented works available for researchers and students. Institutions often provide downloadable artwork derived from these historical pieces for educational and academic use.