Johann Zacharias Kniller

Place: Lübeck

Born: 1644

Death: 1702

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, also known as Johann Zacharias Kniller, was a German Baroque painter born in Lübeck in 1644. He was the older brother and assistant of Sir Godfrey Kneller, who was also a painter.

Artistic Career

Johann Zacharias Kneller traveled widely through Italy, England, and the Netherlands with his brother, but never achieved the same level of fame. According to Wikipedia, he was the older brother and assistant to Godfrey, who had been a Rembrandt pupil. The RKD notes that he moved to London in 1676, where his brother became a successful portrait painter.

Notable Works

Although Johann Zacharias Kneller's works are not as widely known as those of his brother, his style is characteristic of the German Baroque period. Some of his notable works can be found in the Lübecker Museen, a collection of museums in Lübeck, Germany.

Comparison to Other Artists

In contrast to other artists of the time, such as Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, Johann Zacharias Kneller's work is more subdued, reflecting the influence of his brother's style. However, his use of color and composition is still notable, as seen in this example from Wikioo.org: Vincent Van Gogh: Tree roots (50 x 100 cm, Post-Impressionism, Oil On Canvas).

Museums and Collections

• The Lübecker Museen, a collection of museums in Lübeck, Germany, showcasing various artworks and historical pieces.
• St. Annen-Museum, a museum featuring a collection of medieval and Renaissance art, housed in a former monastery.

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