Joseph Bergler the Elder: A Baroque Visionary Shaping Bohemian Art Joseph Bergler the Elder (1718–1788) occupies a prominent position in Austrian baroque sculpture, particularly within Salzburg’s artistic panorama—a legacy cemented by his monumental contribution to the Kapuzinerberg Calvary Chapels and recognized as one of the foremost sculptors of his era. Born in Windischgarsten, Austria, he descended from a family deeply rooted in artistic heritage; his father, Johann Georg Bergler, himself a sculptor, ensured that Joseph’s formative years were imbued with an unwavering dedication to mast…