Bernhard Plockhorst

Bernhard Plockhorst (1825-1907) was a German painter whose work intersected the late Romantic and early Realist movements. Renowned for his religious and genre paintings, Plockhorst became a prominent figure in the 19th-century German art scene. Educated at the Berlin Academy of Arts, Plockhorst also studied under Karl von Piloty in Munich, who was one of the major influences on his style. Plockhorst’s career spanned several decades, during which he produced numerous works for churches and private collections, often centered on biblical themes and scenes of daily life infused with spiritual meaning. "Guardian Angel," often cited as his most enduring image, epitomizes Plockhorst’s ability to fuse realistic depiction with spiritual idealism. Source: adapted from the artwork essays in this collection.