Beethoven with the Manuscript of the Missa Solemnis
| Beethoven with the Manuscript of the Missa Solemnis | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Joseph Karl Stieler |
| Year | 1820 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Location | Beethoven-Haus, Bonn |
Beethoven with the Manuscript of the Missa Solemnis is a portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, completed in 1820. It shows Beethoven holding a manuscript of his Missa solemnis. The painting is held by the Beethoven-Haus in Germany. Variations on the portrait were produced by, among others, Josef Kriehuber and Andy Warhol.