Bernhard Rode (1725 - 1797)

Bernhard Rode

Christian Bernhard Rode was a German painter of the second half of the eighteenth century. He is known as a historical painter and printmaker, closely associated with the Berlin Enlightenment movement.

Bernhard Rode became famous for his works depicting historical events and allegorical works. His works combined a variety of techniques, including paintings, engravings, book illustrations, and reliefs. He embodied motifs from the Old Testament, ancient mythology, history, and literature contemporary to him.

Rode was director of the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts from 1783 to 1797.