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.

King Vulture
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Allegorical Figure Representing Africa
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Allegorical Figure Representing America
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Allegorical Figure Representing Europe
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Conductor for the Monkey Band
Germany, Meissen Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775) and Peter Reinicke (German, active mid-18th century) Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

Allegorical Figure Representing Asia
Meissen Porcelain Factory Germany, founded 1710 Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler German, 1706-1775

Centerpiece and Stand with Pair of Sugar Casters
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Model by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Oil or Vinegar Cruet
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (1710–present) Model by Johann Joachim Kändler (born Saxony [now Germany], 1706–1775) Meissen, Electorate of Saxony (now Germany)

Pair of Recumbent Lions
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775) Mounts attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain (French, 1719-1791) Meissen, Germany; Paris, France

The Battle between the Gods and the Giants
Joachim Antonisz. Wtewael (Dutch, c. 1566–1638)

Portrait of a Young Woman
Joachim Beuckelaer (Netherlandish, c. 1535-c. 1574)

Wine Ewer
Marked by Charles Frederick Kandler (born Saxony [now Germany], active England 1735–78) London

Hunting Trousse (Waidpraxe) with the Coat of Arms and Initials of Christian II, Elector of Saxony
German (Saxony), Dresden Silversmith: Joachim Puttlost, active 1607-1652

The Annunciation
Johann Koerbecke (German, about 1420–1490)

Apollo Granting Phaeton Permission to Drive the Chariot of the Sun
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

Diana and Endymion
Johann Michael Rottmayr (Austrian, 1654–1730)

Neues Bild-und Musterbuch (New Picture and Sample Book)
Johann Michael Kirschbaum (German, active c. 1771) Germany

A Lamplight Study: Herr Joachim
George Frederick Watts (English, 1817–1904)

View of The Castello Bracciano, near Rome with Coach and Figures
Johann Wilhelm Baur German 1607-1642

Queen Louise of Prussia
Johann Gottfried Schadow (German, 1764–1850) Cast by Werner Foundry (German, 1794/95–1842)