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Johann Michael Bretschneider

1680 – 1729

German artist

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Lived 1680 – 1729 (aged 49). Johann Michael Bretschneider was a German painter.

in study, 1700; National Museum of Wrocław

Johann Michael Bretschneider (1680–1729) was a German painter.

Life Bretschneider was born at Aussig, in Bohemia. His parents were Wentzel and Ludmilla Bretschneider. His teacher is not assuredly known, but it is believed that he learned from Johann Rudolf Byss (1660–1738) in Prague. On 18 July 1700, he was admitted to the painters' guild in Old Town and got Citizenship on 20 September 1700. He stayed in Prague until 1703. In the years 1717–1721, he can be detected in Vienna, where he painted genre pictures and flowers, then he probably came to Bavaria. Pictures of him are displayed in the Pinakothek in Munich (p.e. Musical Entertainment) and in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg (p.e. Picture Gallery).

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Important facts

Born
15 September 1680, Střekov Castle, Ústí nad Labem
Birth century
17th century
Died
27 October 1729, Vienna
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Johann Michael Pretschneider, Johann Michael Brettschneider, Jan Michal Bretschneider, Brettschneider, Bretschneider, Bredtschneider

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Michael Bretschneider?

German artist (1680-1729)

When was Johann Michael Bretschneider born?

Johann Michael Bretschneider was born on 15 September 1680 in Střekov Castle, Ústí nad Labem.

When did Johann Michael Bretschneider die?

Johann Michael Bretschneider died on 27 October 1729 in Vienna.

What was Johann Michael Bretschneider's occupation?

Johann Michael Bretschneider was a painter.

What nationality was Johann Michael Bretschneider?

Johann Michael Bretschneider was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Michael Bretschneider

· Wikidata: Q1651802

· DBpedia: Johann Michael Bretschneider

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