Angelika Kauffmann is known as one of the famous daughters of Schwarzenberg. The artist was born in 1741 as daughter of a church painter. After her first orders in her home village, she underwent education years in Italy, where she received great recognition for her work.

Angelika Kauffmann was internationally respected, also Goethe was one of her admirers. Despite her success, she stayed connected to her homeland and was known as generous donor. The Angelika Kauffmann museum also offers an insight into the daily life and culture of the 19th century.