The coronation procession of Joseph II at the Römerberg in Frankfurt am Main

Meytens employs the delicate brushwork and ornamental richness typical of Rococo painting, rendering fabrics, armor and architecture with fine detail. The luminous palette and subtle modeling give the scene a graceful, almost theatrical quality, while the careful rendering of individual faces reflects the artist’s reputation for portraiture.

Created shortly after Joseph II’s accession, the canvas was likely commissioned to commemorate the event for the imperial court. It entered the imperial collection and, following the establishment of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, became part of that institution’s holdings, where it remains on display.