Wilhelm Ferdinand Bendz: A Brief Biography Born: March 20, 1804, Odense, Denmark Died: November 14, 1832, Vicenza, Austrian Empire (present-day Italy) Nationality: Danish Movement: Danish Golden Age Early Life and Artistic Training Bendz was born in Odense on the island of Funen. At a young age, he demonstrated artistic talent and was sent to Copenhagen for formal training. From 1820 to 1825, he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, a pivotal figure in Danish painting. In 1825, Bendz attempted to win the prestigious go…