Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld

Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld was a German painter and lithographer, known for his historical and religious themes. He was born on March 26, 1794, in Leipzig, Germany, and died on April 24, 1872, in Munich. Schnorr studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden under the guidance of prominent artists such as Caspar David Friedrich. He later became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, where he influenced a generation of artists. His major works include the illustrations for the Bible and the frescoes in the Munich Residenz. Schnorr's style is characterized by its romanticism and attention to detail, and he is significant for his contributions to the visual representation of biblical narratives in the 19th century.