Nazarenes (students of art)

Nazarenes were early 19th-century German artists known for returning to medieval and early Renaissance styles. They emphasized detailed, expressive, and religious imagery, often drawing inspiration from nature and Italy’s classical art. Their goal was to revive craftsmanship and spiritual values in art, countering the neoclassical and Romantic trends of their time. The movement influenced later artistic developments and is considered a precursor to modern ideas about artistic sincerity and moral depth.