Adam Elsheimer
German painter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Adam Elsheimer?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 ā 11 December 1610)[2] was a German artist working in Rome, who died at only thirty-two, but was very influential in the early 17th century in the field of Baroque paintings. His relatively few paintings were small-scale, nearly all painted on copper plates, of the type often known as cabinet paintings. They include a variety of light effects, and an innovative treatment of landscape. He was an influence on many other artists, including Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Adam Elsheimer | |
---|---|
Born | 18 March 1578 |
Died | 11 December 1610(1610-12-11) (aged 32) |
Resting place | San Lorenzo in Lucina, Rome |
Nationality | German |
Education | Friedrich Brentel Johann Rottenhammer |
Notable work | The Flight into Egypt |
Spouse | Carla Antonia Stuart (1606ā1610) |
Elected | Accademia di San Luca, Rome (1606) |
Patron(s) | Francesco Maria del Monte[1] |
Close