1703 - 1773

Faktaark

  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Top 3 works: The Glorification of Saint Odile
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Born: 1703, Regensburg, Germany
  • Lifespan: 70 years
  • Also known as: Otto Gebhardt

The Life and Art of Otto Gebhard

Otto Gebhard was a painter of the Bavarian Rococo style. Born in Regensburg, Germany, he was the eldest son and pupil of the painter Johann Gebhard. His artistic career was primarily centered in Regensburg and its surrounding areas, including Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate. Throughout his life, Gebhard worked extensively as a painter and frescoist, often collaborating with his father on various ecclesiastical commissions.

The legacy of the Gebhard family is preserved in the cemetery of Dechbetten, a district of Regensburg, where Otto was laid to rest alongside his family members. His body of work includes numerous frescoes and altarpieces located in churches and monasteries throughout the region.

Notable Works and Commissions

Gebhard's extensive repertoire includes significant contributions to the decoration of religious sites. Some of his documented works include:

His artistic output spanned several decades, involving the creation of altarpieces, ceiling frescoes, and various sketches and designs for church interiors.

Spørgsmål og svar

I hvilken historisk periode arbejdede Otto Gebhard?

Otto Gebhard var aktiv i Early Modern-perioden. Denne periode placerer kunstnerens virke i en historisk kontekst.

Hvilken by og hvilket land er Otto Gebhard født i?

Otto Gebhard blev født i Regensburg, i Germany.

Hvordan kan jeg følge Otto Gebhards værker kronologisk?

Otto Gebhards værker kan ses i kronologisk rækkefølge på kunstnerens Tidslinje for kunstværker-side.

Hvor kan jeg se Otto Gebhards værker opdelt efter stemning?

På kunstnerens Stemningsfulde rum side kan du finde Otto Gebhards værker sorteret efter stemning.

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Der er kun ét korrekt svar på hvert spørgsmål.

Spørgsmål 1:
In which German city was Otto Gebhard born?
Spørgsmål 2:
Who was Otto Gebhard's teacher and father?
Spørgsmål 3:
In which year did Otto Gebhard die?
Spørgsmål 4:
At which location did Otto Gebhard work on the side aisles of the monastery church around 1733?
Spørgsmål 5:
Which artwork is listed in the catalog as being from 1735?