Johann Jacob Schoy
Johann Jacob Schoy (born July 20, 1686 in Marburg an der Drau , † April 4, 1732 in Graz , Styria ) was an Austrian sculptor . He was the teacher of Joseph Stammel .
Works
- Graz
- High altar of Graz Cathedral (1730–33) (considered to be the main work);
- Carved Vesper picture in the Graz Citizens Hospital Church
- Johann Nepomuk Group in the Central Cemetery Church;
- High altar in the parish church of Straßgang .
- Sandstone figures of the Holy Trinity Column on Karmeliterplatz in Graz
- Styria
- Trinity columns in Leoben and Vordernberg
- Statues for the parish church of Schönberg near Knittelfeld.
- High altar of the parish church Nestelbach near Graz (previously Clarissi monastery in Paradeis in Graz)
- Vienna
- Apotheosis of St. Johannes von Nepomuk, 1724, Belvedere (erected in the area of the Lower Belvedere)
literature
- Rudolf List : Art and Artists of Styria. Volume 3, 1974.
Web links
Commons : Johann Jacob Schoy - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schoy, Johann Jacob |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Schoy, Johann Jakob |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 20, 1686 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Marburg on the Drau |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 4, 1732 |
| Place of death | Graz , Styria |