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johann closterman
Early Modern
Early Modern

johann closterman

Born 1660 Died 1711 Works span 1660–1710

Johann Closterman: A Portraitist of Distinction Johann Closterman (also spelled cloosterman, klosterman; 1660 – 24 may 1711) stands as a significant figure in the landscape of Westphalian portrait painting during the late Baroque and early Rococo eras. Born in Osnabrück, Germany—a city steeped in medieval history and nestled within the Holy Roman Empire—Closterman’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, who instille…

35
dated works
1
chapters
1660
first work
1710
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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