People Who Died in 1688
Joachim von Sandrart
German art-historian and painter
Born
May 12th, 1606 419 years ago
Died
1688 337 years ago — 82 years old
Born in 1606, a prominent art historian and painter participated in the development of art theory. Co-founded the German Academy of Arts, contributing significantly to the appreciation and understanding of art. Authored important texts that analyzed the works of various artists and crafted a detailed narrative of art history. His paintings often depicted historical and mythological themes, reflecting the Baroque style prevalent during his lifetime.
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