02257cam a22003253u 4500 25073 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Atkinson, J. Beavington, 1822-1886 Overbeck Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated biographies of the great artists Release date is 2008-04-15 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tim Buck and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Overbeck" by J. Beavington Atkinson is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work offers a comprehensive overview of the life of Johann Friedrich Overbeck, a painter who dedicated himself to reviving Christian art in a period characterized by conflicting artistic movements. It explores Overbeck’s artistic journey, his influences, and his quest for spiritual expression through his work. The opening of the biography introduces the reader to Overbeck's early life in Lübeck, detailing his family background and the rich artistic and religious environment that shaped his upbringing. It highlights his transition from Lübeck to Vienna, where he faced disillusionment within the academy's conventional art scene. At this stage, we learn of Overbeck's determination to pursue Christian art, setting the stage for his eventual move to Rome, where he would flourish and connect with fellow artists in the German community. The narrative reflects the complexity of his artistic aspirations interwoven with spiritual quest, establishing a foundation for understanding Overbeck's role in the broader context of 19th-century art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Overbeck, Johann Friedrich, 1789-1869 Illustrated biographies of the great artists https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25073 66074 66074