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Matthias Scheits

1630 – 1700

German artist

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About Matthias Scheits

Lived 1630 – 1700. Matthias Scheits was a German painter, visual artist, draftsperson, graphic artist, copper engraver and illustrator.

Matthias Scheits (1630 in Hamburg – 1700 in Hamburg) was a German Baroque painter.

According to Houbraken he was in Hamburg while Johannes Voorhout was there and though he had initially trained in Haarlem under Philips Wouwerman, he later painted farm & village scenes in the manner of David Teniers. Voorhout met him while he was working on historical sketches that were later published under his own name as prints of the old and new testament.

According to the RKD he was the teacher of the painter Adam de Manyoki.

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Important facts

Born
1630, Hamburg
Birth century
Died
1700, Hamburg
Nationality
Also known as
M. Schleitzen, Mathias Scheiz, Matthias Scheitz, Matthias Scheips, M. Scheitz, Matthias Scheidts
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Matthias Scheits?

German artist (1630-1700)

When was Matthias Scheits born?

Matthias Scheits was born in 1630 in Hamburg.

When did Matthias Scheits die?

Matthias Scheits died in 1700 in Hamburg.

What was Matthias Scheits's occupation?

Matthias Scheits was a painter, visual artist, draftsperson, graphic artist, copper engraver and illustrator.

What nationality was Matthias Scheits?

Matthias Scheits was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthias Scheits

· Wikidata: Q6791602

· DBpedia: Matthias Scheits

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