Overbeck: Life and Works is an exceptional biographical book written by London-based historian and author J. Bevington Atkinson. This book explores in detail the life and work of the outstanding German artist Johann Friedrich Franz von Overbeck. The author reveals to the reader the fascinating story of Overbeck's life - from his childhood and upbringing in an artistic environment to his achievements in the world of art. In addition, the influence of religion on the artist's work, his relationship with other artists and cultural figures of that time is considered. This book is an important source of information for art lovers, students of art history, and anyone interested in the lives of outstanding individuals. The atmosphere and depth of Overbeck's research, which are reproduced in the book, will not leave any reader indifferent."