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Johann Zacharias Kneller

1644 – 1702

German Baroque painter

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About Johann Zacharias Kneller

Lived 1644 – 1702 (aged 57). Johann Zacharias Kneller was a German painter.

John Zacharias (Zachary) Kneller, originally Johann Zacharias Kniller (15 December 1642, Lübeck – 1702, London), was a German Baroque painter active in England, best known as the brother of Sir Godfrey Kneller. His youngest brother was organist Andreas Kneller.

Biography According to Houbraken, he and his brother were born in Lübeck to the underkeeper of the church there. They travelled widely through Italy, England, and the Netherlands but he never achieved the fame of his brother, who had been a Rembrandt pupil.

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Important facts

Born
6 October 1644, Lübeck
Birth century
17th century
Died
31 August 1702, London
Occupation
Painter
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Johann Zacharias Kniller, John Zachary Kneller, Johann Zachary Kneller, z. kneller, Neller

People in Johann Zacharias Kneller's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Godfrey Kneller
Godfrey Kneller
1646 – 1723
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 Portrait of Rembrandt
Rembrandt
1606 – 1669
Painter
 Portrait of Andreas Kneller
Andreas Kneller
1649 – 1724
Composer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Zacharias Kneller?

German Baroque painter (1644-1702)

When was Johann Zacharias Kneller born?

Johann Zacharias Kneller was born on 6 October 1644 in Lübeck.

When did Johann Zacharias Kneller die?

Johann Zacharias Kneller died on 31 August 1702 in London.

What was Johann Zacharias Kneller's occupation?

Johann Zacharias Kneller was a painter.

What nationality was Johann Zacharias Kneller?

Johann Zacharias Kneller was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Zacharias Kneller

· Wikidata: Q1696713

· DBpedia: Johann Zacharias Kneller

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