Danish, 1834–1890
Carl Heinrich Bloch (1834–1890) was a Danish painter born in Copenhagen. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Art and spent several years in Italy, where he developed his historical style. Bloch became known for his paintings of rural life and for a series of works depicting scenes from the life of Christ, created for Frederiksborg Castle. His religious paintings were later widely used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in church buildings and media.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): Carl Bloch · Wikidata Q547055
125 artworks
