Conrad Martin Metz

Conrad Martin Metz was an artist active across the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, with documented output spanning the period of 1789 through 1817. Working primarily in the mediums of drawing and printmaking, Metz's known oeuvre demonstrates an engagement with classical history, portraiture, and genre scenes.

Five of the artist’s works are represented in major United States collections, comprising three drawings and two Conrad Martin Metz prints. Subject matter ranges from detailed historical narratives, exemplified by the compositions The Marriage of Alexander and Roxana and A Scene from the Life of Trajan, to observational studies such as the portrait John Poines. Other noteworthy works include Shepherds and Shepherdesses and the complex architectural scene Nobleman Giving Alms to Beggar in Piazza near the Coliseum.

The enduring significance of Metz’s contribution is established by the institutional holdings of his material. Works by the artist are permanently preserved in leading collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Today, many of these historical works are accessible as downloadable artwork, often reproduced as high-quality prints, confirming their status as museum-quality resources for scholars and the public.