Christian Friedrich Boetius
Christian Friedrich Boetius (also Boëtius or Böthius) (born April 1, 1706 in Leipzig , † December 13, 1782 in Dresden ) was a German painter , draftsman and engraver .
Life
Boetius was a student of Paul Christian Zink and CA Wartmann. He was appointed court painter in Dresden and in 1764 professor at the Dresden Art Academy .
Works
Giovanni Battista Casanova , engraving by Christian Friedrich Boetius after a picture by Anton Raphael Mengs
His most famous works are:
- Portrait of Giovanni Battista Casanova , after a painting by Anton Raphael Mengs .
- Portrait of Anton Raphael Mengs .
- Copper engraving after Hans Holbein's " Madonna of Mayor Meyer "
literature
- Mixed messages . In: New library of the fine sciences and the free arts . 28th volume. Dyckische Buchhandlung, Leipzig 1783, p. 128-136 .
Web links
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Boetius, Christian Friedrich |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Boëtius, Christian Friedrich; Böthius, Christian Friedrich |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German painter, draftsman and engraver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 1, 1706 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Leipzig |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 13, 1782 |
| Place of death | Dresden |