Franz Schubert's "Wiegenlied" (Lullaby), D. 498, also known as "Schlafe, schlafe, holder süßer Knabe," was composed in 1816 in Vienna, Austria; this beloved song, with lyrics by Matthias Claudius, epitomizes the tender, soothing qualities of a lullaby, reflecting Schubert's genius in creating deeply emotive and enduringly popular melodies.
