Johanna Sibylla Kraus
Kraus was born in Augsburg as the daughter of Melchior Küsel. She was taught by her father and assisted his pupil Johann Ulrich Kraus, whom she married and continued to work with.
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Johanna Sibylla Kraus

Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695 · https: Source book page · No known copyright restrictions
- Name
- Johanna Sibylla Kraus
- Birth Name
- Johanna Sibylla Küsel
- Born
- 1650
- Birthplace
- Augsburg
- Died
- 1717
- Nationality
- Germany
- Occupation
- printmaker · engraver · painter · graphic artist
- Languages
- German
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Kraus was born in Augsburg as the daughter of Melchior Küsel. She was taught by her father and assisted his pupil Johann Ulrich Kraus, whom she married and continued to work with.
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• Name — Johanna Sibylla Kraus • Birth Name — Johanna Sibylla Küsel • Born — 1650 • Birthplace — Augsburg • Died — 1717
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Four designs of tapestries after Charles Le Brun, copied from engravings by Sebastien Le Clerc: • Illustration — Fire • Illustration — Air • Illustration — Water • Illustration — Earth

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Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695 · https: Source book page

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Félibien, André, sieur des Avaux et de Javercy, 1619-1695 · https: Source book page
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1650
Johanna Sibylla Kraus was born in 1650 at Augsburg.
1717
Johanna Sibylla Kraus died in 1717 at Augsburg.
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The authorities additionally record the heading Johanna Sibylla Küsel. He was the child of Melchior Küsel. He married Johann Ulrich Kraus. Recorded as printmaker, engraver, painter and graphic artist.
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