Johann Georg Fischer
Johann Georg Fischer, an historical painter, was born in Augsburg in 1580. He travelled in Italy, but became an imitator of Albrecht Dürer. He died in Munich in 1643.
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Johann Georg Fischer
- Born
- 1580 · Augsburg.
- Died
- 1643 · Munich.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- painter · sculptor · goldsmith
- Languages
- German
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Johann Georg Fischer, an historical painter, was born in Augsburg in 1580. He travelled in Italy, but became an imitator of Albrecht Dürer. He died in Munich in 1643.
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The following are by him: • Munich. Christ carrying the Cross and The Apprehension of Christ • Nuremberg. The Apostles John, Peter, Mark, and Paul; after Albrecht Dürer. • Nuremberg. Ecce Homo (supposed to be him, but by some attributed to Albrecht Dürer). • Pommersfelden. The Trinity; after Albrecht Dürer. According to Joachim Sandrart he was the father of the painter Susanna Mayr, whose son Johann Ulrich Mayr also became a painter.
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1580
Johann Georg Fischer born at Augsburg.
1643
Johann Georg Fischer died at Munich.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Johann Georg Vischer, Johannes Fischer and Georg Vischer. His recorded language was German. One child is recorded: Susanna Mayr.
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