Rudolf Von Alt

Rudolf Von Alt's original etching, "Der Doppel Erker der Alten Burg in Klosterneuburg" is an accomplished work of art printed upon wove paper and with full margins as published in Vienna by Vervielfaltigende Kunst in 1876. This original impression is dated and signed in the plate with the Von Alt's monogram to the lower right. "Der Doppel Erker der Alten Burg in Klosterneuburg" is a fine, original example of the 19th century architectural art created by the Austrian artist, Rudolf Von Alt.

Von Alt's architectural etching depicts the double bay windows at the old monastery in Klosterneuburg, (Stift Klosterneuburg). The 12th century Roman Catholic monastery of Augustinian Canons is located in the town of Klosterneuburg, lower Austria just outside the city of Vienna. It was founded by Saint Leopold III of Baberberg, the patron Saint of Austria and his wife, Agnes of Germany in 1114. The name Klosterneuburg merges a combination of words, the first, Kloster means Stift or abbey, the second part neu Burg means the new castle and as mentioned earlier, both established by Saint Leopold. The monastery premises houses such wonders as the old chapel which contains Saint Leopold's tomb and many sacred art treasures such as the famous Verdun Altar, its vast library with over thirty thousand books and manuscripts, the treasure chamber, its remarkable Baroque wine cellar, as well as many other features of historical importance and interest.