Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein

Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein (1719–1793) was a German art historian, classical scholar and archaeologist.

Also recorded as Johann Friedrich Reiffstein; Johann Friedrich Reifenstein; Reiffenstein.

Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein in brief

Born
1719
Died
1793
Known for
art historian, classical scholar, archaeologist, painter, director, sculptor, copper engraver and writer
Place of birth
Neman
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Overview

Born at Neman in 1719, died at Rome in 1793.

In detail

Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein studied at University of Königsberg. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome.

Work by Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein is recorded in the collections of Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Sources

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    “Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1336796: Johann Friedrich Reiffenstein

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