Johann’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Illustrations from Schön Neues Modelbuch, plate 95 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century
Attributed to Johann Hans Sibmacher (German, died 1611) assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943)
The Golden Wall
Hans Hofmann American, born Germany, 1880-1966
Virgin and Child
Hans Memling (Netherlandish, c. 1430–1494)
The Emperor Maximilian Presented to Christ by His Patron Saints
Hans Springinklee German, c. 1495-after 1522
Blue Rhythm
Apollo and Marsyas
Hans Thoma (German, 1839–1924)
The Annunciation
Johann Koerbecke (German, about 1420–1490)
King Vulture
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)
Eight Boys
Sebald Beham German, 1500-1550
Portrait of a Donor (recto); Saint Anthony of Padua (verso)
Growth
Jean (Hans) Arp French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886–1966
Christ Carrying the Cross
Attributed to Hans Maler (German, c. 1480–by 1529)
Portrait of a Lady of the Wentworth Family (Probably Jane Cheyne)
Hans Eworth (Flemish, active England, 1545–73/74)
The Poet
Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)
Diana and Endymion
Neues Bild-und Musterbuch (New Picture and Sample Book)
Johann Michael Kirschbaum (German, active c. 1771) Germany
The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Hans Baldung Grien German, 1484/85-1545
The Doll (La Poupée)
Hans Bellmer German, born Poland, 1902–1975
View of The Castello Bracciano, near Rome with Coach and Figures
Johann Wilhelm Baur German 1607-1642