Johann König Artist

Johann König (1586–1642) was a German painter. The son of a Nuremberg goldsmith, König was a follower of Adam Elsheimer. He is known today primarily because of his very finely painted copper panels.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)König Hans
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1586
Birth place
Nuremberg
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1642
Place of death
Augsburg

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Artist

Field of work
Portrait miniature
training at
Hans Rottenhammer

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