Wilhelm von Kaulbach: A Titan of German Mural Painting Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874) stands as a monumental figure in the history of German art, primarily recognized for his transformative contributions to mural painting and his pivotal role in shaping the Düsseldorf School. Born in Bad Arolsen, Germany, his early life was marked by hardship—his family struggled financially, and he witnessed firsthand the poverty endured by rural c…