Joseph Bergler the Elder: A Baroque Visionary Shaping Bohemian Art Joseph Bergler the Elder (1718–1788) occupies a prominent place in Austrian baroque sculpture, particularly within Salzburg’s artistic panorama—a legacy forged by familial artistic tradition and nurtured under the guidance of a masterful mentor. Born in Windischgarsten, he descended from a lineage dedicated to crafting monumental religious artworks, where his father, J…