About Abraham Myra
Lived 1639 – 1684 (aged 44–45). Abraham Myra was a Finnish painter.
Abraham Myra (1639–1684) was a Finnish painter.
Myra studied under Jochim Neiman as an apprentice in 1656. He primarily painted religious-themed works and altarpieces for church commissions. Myra was in high demand around Turku during the 1670s. He painted an altarpiece for the church of Houtskär (1670), murals for the church in Korpo (1667–1673), portraits and the organ for the church in Sund, Åland (1671), and a number of works and restorations for the cathedral in Turku (1676). His son Lars Myra also became a painter.
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Who was Abraham Myra?
Finnish painter (1639-1684)
When was Abraham Myra born?
Abraham Myra was born in 1639.
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Abraham Myra died in 1684.
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Abraham Myra was a painter.
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Abraham Myra was Finnish.
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