Johann Michael Rottmayr (December 11, 1656 – October 25, 1730), was an Austrian painter. He was the first notable baroque painter north of Italy.

Rottmayr was born in Laufen an der Salzach, Austria. He received his education from Johann Carl Loth in Venice. From 1689 onwards he worked in Salzburg, where he was employed as the general painter of the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg.

Gallery

Intercession of Charles Borromeo supported by the Virgin Mary (Karlskirche, Vienna)
   
 
See also
Melk Abbey commemorative coin featuring a painting of Johann Michael

Johann Michael Rottmayr painted the inside of the central dome of the Melk Abbey. This particular painting was recently selected as the main motif of a very high value collectors' coin: the Austrian Melk Abbey commemorative coin, minted on April 18, 2007. The reverse side gives a view up into the central dome of the church, with its typical vision of heaven.