Salomon Kleiner: Architect of Viennese Gardens and Palaces Salomon Kleiner (1703-1761) stands as a pivotal figure in the Baroque artistic landscape of Austria, celebrated primarily for his exquisitely detailed vedute paintings – architectural views that captured the grandeur of Vienna and Mainz with unparalleled precision. Born in Augsburg around 1700, Kleiner’s formative years were spent honing his skills under Johann August Corvinus, a renowned draughtsman and engraver whose influence profoundly shaped Kleiner's artistic vision. This connection to Corvinus instilled a dedication to meticul…