Peter von Cornelius (1783 - 1867)

Peter von Cornelius

Peter Joseph von Cornelius was a German painter of the first half of the 19th century. He is known as a painter, draftsman, teacher, and representative of Romanticism.

Von Cornelius was one of the founders of the Nazarene society in Rome and sought to revitalize and modernize German fresco painting. He led the fresco decoration work in Munich and the Ludwigskirche, and was also involved in the design of murals for the Berlin cemetery. The art school founded by Cornelius revitalized mural painting in Germany and influenced other European countries. In addition to monumental works, the artist also created illustrations for literary works including Faust and The Song of the Nibelungs.