Johann Michael Rottmayr

Johann Michael Rottmayr was an Austrian Baroque painter born on December 11, 1654, in Laufen, Bavaria, and he died on October 25, 1730, in Vienna, Austria. Rottmayr is recognized for his significant contributions to the Baroque movement in Austria, where he played a pivotal role in the development of monumental ceiling frescoes. He trained under Johann Carl Loth in Venice, which greatly influenced his style, characterized by dynamic compositions and vibrant color palettes. Rottmayr's work is noted for its dramatic expression and intricate detail, exemplified in his frescoes for the Melk Abbey and the Karlskirche in Vienna. His impact on Austrian Baroque art was profound, as he helped transition the region's artistic style from the late Renaissance to the high Baroque, influencing subsequent generations of artists.