A Bohemian Visionary of Rococo Intimacy Norbert Joseph Carl Grund (1717–1767) stands as a luminous testament to the flourishing artistic spirit of Bohemia during the Rococo period, an era defined by its opulent ornamentation and refined, delicate sensibility. Born in Prague—a city steeped in Habsburg tradition yet brimming with intellectual curiosity—Grund’s formative years were shaped by the prestigious position of his father, Christian Grund, who served as a court painter. This early immersion in the world of high-stakes patronage provided Norbert with invaluable access to professional tra…