Heimbach was probably born in Ovelgönne (near Oldenburg), where he worked from time to time. He is said to have studied in Holland. He was employed in Italy for some years. From 1653 to about 1662 or later he was the court painter in Copenhagen. He was a painter of portraits, genre scenes and a few religious pictures.
Wolfgang Heimbach
active 1636 - 1678
Paintings by Wolfgang Heimbach
The classical-style pillar and red silk curtain add grandeur to this portrait of a proud-looking young man. The inscription on the balustrade to the right includes the artist’s monogram and the date 1662. The first part of it, ‘Cop’, stands for Copenhagen, where Heimbach lived for several years i...
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