Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder

Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder was a German painter born on October 3, 1722, in Haina, and he passed away on August 22, 1789, in Kassel. He was a prominent figure in the Rococo art movement, known for his portraiture and historical paintings. Tischbein served as a court painter to William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, which significantly influenced his career and allowed him to produce numerous portraits of the nobility. His work is characterized by its elegance and attention to detail, contributing to the cultural landscape of 18th-century Germany. Tischbein's legacy is further cemented by his role in the Tischbein family of artists, which included several notable painters. His contributions to art were instrumental in the transition from Rococo to Neoclassicism in German painting.