Artist
Johann Friedrich Gerard (Gerhard)
Johann Friedrich Gerard (Gerhard) is a Baroque artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Brukenthal National Museum.
This Dutch painter from the 1700s made quiet scenes of classical gods and goddesses lounging around. You’ll find his Venus dormind—a sleepy goddess on a cloud—nestled in our gallery. His brush kept things calm and orderly, following the tastes of his time. Curious about how he painted soft skin and draped fabric? Tap Venus dormind to zoom in on every delicate fold.
Works by Johann Friedrich Gerard (Gerhard)
Collections represented
Museum
The Brukenthal National Museum is a museum in Sibiu, Transylvania, Romania, established in the late 18th century by Samuel von Brukenthal (1721-1803) in his city palace. Baron Brukenthal, governor of…