Pictures and objects

Many depictions focusing on Ludwig van Beethoven's person and his artistic work were already created during the 19th century. Out of this abundance of objects, the Beethoven-Haus owns numerous examples.

Pictures and paintings of Beethoven are the largest group. Most of them were created after his death. They give evidence of the myth around the composer and his continuing charisma. The paintings from Beethoven's lifetime are of a particular biographical value.

Depictions of family members, contemporaries and friends of the composer as well as the locations where he lived or stayed at temporarily, illustrate Beethoven's environment.

Coins and medals were embossed to honour the composer. And his face is featured on a number of stamps, but access is not possible here.

Objects owned by Beethoven as well as relics and historical music instruments fall into a particular category.

Beethoven depictions by theme		Beethoven in the nature Beethoven composing Beethoven playing Beethoven works Allegoric depictions Original Beethoven portraits
Beethoven depictions until 1827		Half length portraits Half figure depictions Full figure depictions Busts Masks Other depictions Alleged Beethoven portraits
Beethoven depictions 1828 until today		Half length portraits Half figure depictions Full figure depictions
Beethoven sculptures 1828 until today		Monuments and drafts Statues Busts Masks Reliefs
Coins and medals		Beethoven depictions Other depictions
Music instruments		Music instruments of Beethoven Other music instruments
Household items and relics		Household items and relics Skull of Beethoven and Schubert
Depictions of other persons		Single, double, family and group portraits A-Z
Beethoven dwellings		Beethoven-Haus Bonn, Bonngasse Other Beethoven dwellings in Bonn Beethoven dwellings in Vienna Beethoven dwellings in other citys
Beethoven tombs		Beethoven tombs Other tombs
Topographic depictions		Bonn Vienna Other towns, buildings and landscapes A-Z
Other		Posters, placards, commercials Caricatures and comic strips Other