Artists  > Johann Friedrich Overbeck

Johann Friedrich Overbeck

A founder of the Nazarene movement, Overbeck is known for his devotional art that recalled medieval styles and forms.

Dates
1789–1869
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Central Europe > Austria, Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Romanticism > Nazarene
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting, History painting
Works of Art

Artists  > Johann Friedrich Overbeck

Johann Friedrich Overbeck

A founder of the Nazarene movement, Overbeck is known for his devotional art that recalled medieval styles and forms.

Dates
1789–1869
Born In
Europe > Central Europe > Germany
Active In
Europe > Central Europe > Austria, Southern Europe > Italy
Period Culture Style
Romanticism > Nazarene
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting, History painting
Works of Art