Background
Merz was born in Marktoberdorf, in Swabia.
Merz was born in Marktoberdorf, in Swabia.
He was active until 1734, mainly around Straubing, in Bavaria, and predominantly painted altarpieces and frescos. His better known works include a fresco cycle in the Oberalteich Abbey, and the ceiling fresco of the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk in Thürnthenning (now in greater Moosthenning).