Johann tom ring

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Johann tom Ring (* 1571 in Münster ; † 1604 ) was a painter from the Münsterland artist family tom Ring .

Life

Johann tom Ring was the son of the painter Hermann tom Ring . The tom Ring family influenced the art scene in their hometown of Münster. Among other things, they were trend-setting for the establishment of the Renaissance in northwest Germany. The high altar in the provost church in Werl , the so-called tom-ring altar, is the only work by this painter that is secured by a signature. At this point in time he was around 28 years old and his choice of subjects was in keeping with the long artistic tradition of medieval storytelling. He used a popular, simplistic design language with clear lines and light colors. tom Ring served as models for Hendrick Goltzius and Hans von Aachen . The family had the crucified Christ in their coat of arms.

literature

  • Angelika Lorenz in Werl yesterday-today-tomorrow yearbook of the city of Werl and the new home and history association Werl eV, 2002, publisher of A. Steinschen Buchhandlung GmbH Werl

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personal data
SURNAME tom ring, Johann
BRIEF DESCRIPTION German painter
DATE OF BIRTH 1571
PLACE OF BIRTH Muenster
DATE OF DEATH 1604