Michael Willmann, 1630 – 1706

Michael Willmann: De 27 beroemdste schilderijen

Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels (1660) is het beroemdste schilderij van Michael Willmann, in de collectie van het National Gallery Prague in Praag. Meeting with the wenches of Jerusalem (1672) en Jesus falls the first time (1672) zijn de volgende twee werken die de wereld het beste kent. Van de 28 werken van Michael Willmann in onze catalogus zijn dit de 27 meest bekeken werken door verzamelaars en museumbezoekers, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk werk.

Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in november 2026. Elk meesterwerk op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.

Portret van Michael Willmann
Michael Willmann · 1630 – 1706
Geboren · overleden
1630 – 1706, Königsberg
Werken in onze catalogus
28
Meest bekend
Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels (1660)
Meeste werken in
Nationaal Museum in Warschau

Top 10: de bekendste schilderijen van Michael Willmann

De rest van de Michael Willmann ranglijst, van 11 tot 27

Waar u de schilderijen van Michael Willmann kunt bekijken

De 7 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Michael Willmann Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Nationaal Museum in Warschau, WarschauNationaal Museum in Warschau Warschau 9 Meeting with the wenches of Jerusalem, Jesus falls the first time, Jesus being nailed to the cross
National Museum in Wrocław, WrocławNational Museum in Wrocław Wrocław 7 Ofreus playing on harp., Saint Gregory, Saint Jerome
National Gallery Prague, PraagNational Gallery Prague Praag 4 Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels, Saint Jerome and the Angel of Judgement, The Release of Andromeda
Gemäldegalerie, BerlijnGemäldegalerie Berlijn 2 The Legend of the Cross / Exaltation of the Cross, Jacob's Dream Landscape
Jagdschloss Grunewald, BerlinJagdschloss Grunewald Berlin 1 Glorification of the Great Elector as Protector of the Arts
Slovak National Gallery, BratislavaSlovak National Gallery Bratislava 1 Kiss of Saint Joseph
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, MünchenBayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen München 1 Lamentation of Christ

Michael Willmann door de decennia heen: een meesterwerk voor elk decennium

  1. 1650s
  2. 1660s
  3. 1670s
  4. 1680s
  5. 1690s
  6. 1700s

Veelgestelde vragen over de schilderijen van Michael Willmann

Wat is het beroemdste schilderij van Michael Willmann?Toon het antwoord

Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels (1660), National Gallery Prague, Praag. Daarna volgen Meeting with the wenches of Jerusalem (1672) en Jesus falls the first time (1672).

Op welke leeftijd schilderde Michael Willmann Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels?Toon het antwoord

30 jaar oud: Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels dateert uit 1660 en Michael Willmann werd geboren in 1630.

Wat zijn de 10 beroemdste schilderijen van Michael Willmann?Toon het antwoord

Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels, Meeting with the wenches of Jerusalem, Jesus falls the first time, Jesus being nailed to the cross, Creation of the World, Saint Jerome and the Angel of Judgement, Ofreus playing on harp., Glorification of the Great Elector as Protector of the Arts, Self-portrait. en The holy Family on the flight into Egypt. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel schilderijen van Michael Willmann zijn er?Toon het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 28 werken van Michael Willmann, gedateerd van 1656 tot 1705.

Waar kan ik de beroemdste schilderijen van Michael Willmann bekijken?Toon het antwoord

De meeste bevinden zich in Nationaal Museum in Warschau (Warschau), National Museum in Wrocław (Wrocław) en National Gallery Prague (Praag). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.

In welke periode schilderde Michael Willmann de bekendste werken?Toon het antwoord

In 1660s: 5 van de 27 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Christ Ministered and Borne by Angels.

Wat is het vroegste beroemde schilderij van Michael Willmann, en het laatste?Toon het antwoord

De oudste op deze pagina is Landscape with St. John the Baptist (1656), de nieuwste Lamentation of Christ (1705).

Welke schilderijen van Michael Willmann zijn in de collectie van het Nationaal Museum in Warschau?Toon het antwoord

Meeting with the wenches of Jerusalem, Jesus falls the first time en Jesus being nailed to the cross behoren tot de 9 werken op deze pagina die in het Nationaal Museum in Warschau, Warschau worden bewaard.

Waar kan ik een reproductie van Michael Willmann kopen?Toon het antwoord

Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting, via de eigen pagina van het schilderij.

Michael Willmann: biografie

The Silesian Rembrandt: The Life and Legacy of Michael Willmann

In the grand, dramatic tapestry of the Baroque era, few names resonate with as much localized majesty as Michael Leopold Lukas Willmann. Known to his contemporaries by evocative titles such as the "Silesian Rembrandt," the "Silesian Apelles," or even the "Silesian Raphael," Willmann was a master who bridged the gap between Northern European realism and the sweeping emotionality of the Baroque movement. Born in 1630 in Königsberg, into an impoverished family of Calvinist nobility, his journey was one of profound artistic hunger and self-driven mastery. Though he lacked the wealth to enter the most prestigious academies, his spirit was fueled by a relentless pursuit of the light and shadow that would eventually define the visual landscape of Silesia.

Willmann’s early years were shaped by the steady hand of his father, Christian Peter Willmann, a local painter who provided the foundational brushwork for his son's burgeoning talent. However, it was his pilgrimage to the Dutch Republic around 1650 that truly ignited his creative soul. In the bustling atmosphere of Amsterdam, Willmann found himself immersed in the works of the giants. While he could not afford the luxury of formal apprenticeship under a master like Rembrandt, he engaged in a profound, solitary dialogue with the canvases of the era. He studied the dramatic chiaroscuro of Rembrandt, the muscular dynamism of Peter Paul Rubens, and the elegant portraiture of Anthony van Dyck. This period of intense observation allowed him to synthesize a unique style—one that married the gritty, psychological depth of the Dutch masters with a more theatrical, continental flair.

A Journey Through the Heart of Europe

The trajectory of Willmann’s career was as much a geographical odyssey as it was an artistic evolution. After his formative years in the Netherlands, he traversed the cultural hubs of Central Europe, leaving a trail of brilliance from Prague to Wrocław. His arrival in the region of Silesia marked the beginning of his most prolific era. A pivotal moment occurred in 1656 when he received commissions from Abbot Arnold Freiberger of the Leubus Abbey. This relationship with the Cistercian order provided him with a spiritual and physical sanctuary, allowing him to establish a large, thriving workshop that functioned much like the great studios of the Dutch masters.

His prestige was such that he even found himself serving at the highest levels of political power, acting as the court painter to Frederick William, the Elector of Brandenburg, in Berlin around 1657. This period allowed him to explore mythological themes and grander, more allegorical compositions, expanding his repertoire beyond religious devotion. His workshop became a powerhouse of Baroque production, churning out hundreds of works that adorned churches, monasteries, and private collections across Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany. Through his pupils and assistants, the "Willmann style"—characterized by its sketch-like vitality and saturated light—spread throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

Mastery of Light and Lasting Significance

To look upon a Willmann painting is to witness a struggle between darkness and illumination. His technique was deeply rooted in the ability to manipulate light to evoke profound human emotion, whether through the harrowing depiction of martyrdom or the quiet dignity of a landscape. His works often possess a certain tactile quality, where the brushwork feels alive, almost restless, mirroring the spiritual intensity of the Counter-Reformation period. This mastery of atmosphere ensured that his religious frescoes and oil paintings were not merely decorations, but immersive experiences designed to stir the soul of the viewer.

The historical significance of Michael Willmann lies in his role as a cultural anchor for Silesia. He took the sophisticated visual language of the Dutch and Flemish masters and translated it into a regional vernacular that defined the Baroque identity of Central Europe. Though he passed away in 1706 in Lubiąż, his influence endured through the vast oeuvre he left behind. Today, his legacy is preserved in the hallowed halls of museums and cathedrals, serving as a testament to an artist who, despite humble beginnings, rose to become one of the most formidable painters of his century.