Catharina Heckel

• Name — Catharina Sperling-Heckel • Native Name — Catharina Heckel • Born — 10 April 1699 • Birthplace — Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire • Died — 28 May 1741 • Place of death — Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire • Known for — Engraving Miniature painting • Spouse — Hieronymus Sperling 1725-

Catharina Heckel was born in April 1699 in Augsburg. Her father was Michael Heckel. He was a goldsmith and taught Heckel how to paint and draw. She was taught engraving by Johann Ulrich Kraus. She married Hieronymus Sperling in 1725. In 1728, she painted a miniature portrait of Charles Edward Stuart. She died from complications from childbirth, within weeks of the birth of her first child, in May 1741.

• Illustration — Moses' arms grow heavy as he prays for the victory of the Israelites over the Amalecites; an outstretched arm is anatomically depicted, c. 1735

The authorities additionally record the headings Catharina Sperling, Miss Catharina Heckel, Catherin Heckel, Catherin Sperling and Catharina Sperling-Heckel. Her recorded language was German. She was the child of Michael Heckel. She married Hieronymus Sperling.

Catharina Heckel is recorded with the occupation copper engraver. Recorded as engraver, etcher and painter.