Johann Benedikt Hoffmann the Elder
Johann Benedict Hoffmann (the Elder) (historically Johann Benedict Hoffmann * 1667 / 68 in Sorau , Niederlausitz ; † 10. March 1745 in Gdansk , Polish Prussia ) was a painter in Gdansk.
Life
The father Zacharias Hoffmann was a wheelwright in Sorau, the mother was Maria Greff. Johann Benedikt Hoffmann became a member of the painters' guild in Danzig in 1694. In the following year he made his masterpiece under Andreas Stech , in 1696 he received the citizenship of the city. Between 1716 and 1742 he was often chairman of the painters' guild. His students included Jacob Wessel , Daniel Klein and his son Johann Benedikt Hoffmann the Younger .
Hoffmann died in 1745 at the age of 77.
plant
Johann Benedikt Hoffmann was a respected painter in Danzig in his time. He created ceiling and wall paintings in the French style in the Artus Court , the Dominican monastery and in the homes of wealthy citizens. Probably nothing of these has survived. He also painted portraits of contemporary and historical Danzig personalities.
literature
- Friedrich Karl Gottlob Hirsching : Historical-literary manual of famous and memorable people who died in the 18th century. Third volume 1797. p. 199
Web links
- Johann Benedikt Hoffmann Sr. Gedanopedia, with portrait (Polish)
Individual evidence
- ^ Friedrich Karl Gottlob Hirsching: News from collections of paintings and engravings worth seeing (...). First / second volume. 1786. p. 118
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hoffmann, Johann Benedikt the Elder |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hoffmann, Johann Benedict (historical form of the name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Painter in Gdansk |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1667 or 1668 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sorau , Lower Lusatia |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 10, 1745 |
| Place of death | Gdansk , Polish Prussia |