Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach - Definition

Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach (1656-1723) was an Austrian architect in the Baroque period. Born near Graz, Austria in July 1656, Fisher von Erlach first trained as a sculptor in Rome. He later returned to Austria, where he worked on Church commissions, houses for the aristocracy, and many other notable civic buildings in Austria.

Selected Works

• Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna.
• Karlskirche, Vienna.
• Mausoleum of Ferdinand II, Graz.
• Hercules Fountain, Brünn.
• Church of the Trinity, Salzburg.
• University Church, Salzburg.

Sources

Austria.org Information (http://www.austria.org/oldsite/sep98/erlach.html)