Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach

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