Joseph Bergler the Younger (1 May 1753 – 25 June 1829) was a painter, author of numerous etchings, and director of the Prague Academy.
Bergler was born in Salzburg, the son of sculptor Joseph Bergler the Elder (1718–1788) who instructed his son. He moved to Italy in 1776 and stayed in Rome for six years. There he studied below Martin Knoller. He furthermore became acquainted in the appearance of Mengs, Hamilton and Volpato. In 1786, he returned to live subsequent to his parents in Passau. In 1800 he moved to Prague. He created alter-pieces for a number of churches in Prague and the vicinity.
During his sojourn in Rome he made a particular scrutiny of the works of Raphael. He was patronized by Cardinal Auersperg and Count Thun. He died in Prague, aged 76.
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