Johann Friedrich Overbeck

German painter, a member of the Nazarene movement (1789–1869)
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Johann Friedrich Overbeck

Summary

Johann Friedrich Overbeck is a human[1]. Born in Lübeck[2], he… he was born on July 3, 1789[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on November 12, 1869[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], poet[9], and draftsperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lübeck[2], Johann Friedrich Overbeck…
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck passed away in Rome[4].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck was born on July 3, 1789[3].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck was born on January 1, 1789[12].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck died on November 12, 1869[5].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck died on January 1, 1869[13].
  • Burial took place at San Bernardo alle Terme[14].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck's father was Christian Adolph Overbeck[15].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck held citizenship in Lübeck[16].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck worked as a painter[6].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck worked as a writer[8].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck's professions included poet[9].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck's professions included draftsperson[10].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck worked as an artist[17].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck was educated at Katharineum[19].
  • A notable student of Johann Friedrich Overbeck was Karl von Blaas[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Friedrich Overbeck is Italia and Germania[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Friedrich Overbeck is The Selling of Joseph[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Friedrich Overbeck is The Painter Franz Pforr[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Friedrich Overbeck is The Triumph of Religion in the Arts[24].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck received the Order of Saint Michael[25].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26].
  • Johann Friedrich Overbeck received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Friedrich Overbeck was born in Lübeck[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 3, 1789[3] and January 1, 1789[12]. His father was Christian Adolph Overbeck[15].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18], an academy of fine arts[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1692[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Katharineum[19], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1531[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], poet[9], draftsperson[10], and artist[17]. A notable student of Johann Friedrich Overbeck was Karl von Blaas[20].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Italia and Germania[21], a painting[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1811[37]; The Selling of Joseph[22], a fresco[38], founded in 1817[39]; The Painter Franz Pforr[23], a painting[40], founded in 1810[41]; and The Triumph of Religion in the Arts[24], a painting[42], founded in 1834[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Michael[25], an order[44], in Electorate of Bavaria[45], founded in 1693[46]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], a civil decoration[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1842[49]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[50], an order[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1980[53]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[54], a fellowship award[55]; and Benemerenti medal[56], a medallion[57], in Vatican City[58], founded in 1832[59].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 12, 1869[5] and January 1, 1869[13]. Johann Friedrich Overbeck passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at San Bernardo alle Terme[14].

Why It Matters

Johann Friedrich Overbeck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Ludwig Vogel[62], a painter[63], 1788–1879[64], of Switzerland[65], specialised in painting[66].

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich Overbeck born?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck's place of birth was Lübeck[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich Overbeck die?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Johann Friedrich Overbeck's parents?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck's father was Christian Adolph Overbeck[15].

What did Johann Friedrich Overbeck do for work?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], writer[8], poet[9], and draftsperson[10].

Where did Johann Friedrich Overbeck go to school?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck was educated at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna[18] and Katharineum[19].

What awards did Johann Friedrich Overbeck receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[25], Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[27], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[50].

Who did Johann Friedrich Overbeck influence?

Johann Friedrich Overbeck has been cited as an influence by Ludwig Vogel[62].

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