In the late 19th century , his work was rediscovered by . Since then , it has been subject to controversial interpretations . His death has repeatedly tempted art historians , especially Wilhelm Fraenger , to read his surviving work as a political manifesto . Currently , such views are mostly rejected by scholarship . In the 20th century , several historical novels were written about his life : '' Jörg Ratgeb – Painter '' is a 1978 East German drama film directed by Bernhard Stephan . It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival
28th Berlin International Film Festival
28th Berlin International Film Festival
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