Andrey Matveevich Matveev (1701 - 1739)

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Andrey Matveevich Matveev

Andrey Matveevich Matveev (Russian: Андрей Матвеевич Матвеев) was a pioneering Russian portrait painter, instrumental in the development of secular painting in Russia during the 18th century. Born in 1701 in Novgorod, his early talent was recognized by Peter the Great, who sent him to Western Europe to study. Matveev spent eleven impactful years in the Netherlands and Flanders, honing his skills under notable artists like Carel de Moor before returning to Russia in 1727 as a highly skilled painter​.

Matveev's contributions to Russian art were significant, as he became the first head of the Scenic team at the St. Petersburg Office of the Buildings, overseeing monumental and decorative art projects. His works include several portraits, such as the self-portrait with his wife, considered one of his most reproduced pieces, and the "Portrait of Peter I", both showcasing his refined European techniques and understated style​.

Despite his relatively short life, passing away in 1739 at the age of 38, Matveev left a lasting impact on the Russian art scene, ushering in a new era of portraiture that moved away from the static figures of icon painting. His work is preserved in several major museums, including the Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, where his pioneering efforts continue to be celebrated​​.

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Date and place of birt:1701, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
Date and place of death:4 may 1739, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Genre:Allegory, Mythological painting, Portrait
Art style:Baroque

Creators Russia

Alexander Viktorovich Moravov (1878 - 1951)
Alexander Viktorovich Moravov
1878 - 1951
Igor' Pavlovich Obrosov (1930 - 2010)
Igor' Pavlovich Obrosov
1930 - 2010
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport (1939 - 2004)
Boris Mendelevich Rapoport
1939 - 2004
Lev Aleksandrovich Bruni (1894 - 1948)
Lev Aleksandrovich Bruni
1894 - 1948
Vyacheslav Fomich Koleychuk (1941 - 2018)
Vyacheslav Fomich Koleychuk
1941 - 2018
Lev Fedorovich Zhegin (1892 - 1969)
Lev Fedorovich Zhegin
1892 - 1969
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov (1902 - 1980)
Semyon Afanasyevich Chuikov
1902 - 1980
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin (1885 - 1953)
Vladimir Yevgrafovich Tatlin
1885 - 1953
Mikhail Konstantinovich Clodt von Jürgensburg (1832 - 1902)
Mikhail Konstantinovich Clodt von Jürgensburg
1832 - 1902
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov (1881 - 1964)
Mikhail Fyodorovich Larionov
1881 - 1964
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin (1894 - 1955)
Pyotr Mitrofanovich Shukhmin
1894 - 1955
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev (1934 - 2012)
Andrey Alekseevich Yakovlev
1934 - 2012
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz) (1857 - 1947)
Stepan Vladislavovich Bakalovich (Bakalowicz)
1857 - 1947
Léon (Lev Vasilevich) Zak (1892 - 1980)
Léon (Lev Vasilevich) Zak
1892 - 1980
Igor Vladimirovich Pchelnikov (1931 - 2021)
Igor Vladimirovich Pchelnikov
1931 - 2021
Boris Iosifovich Zhutovsky (1932 - 2023)
Boris Iosifovich Zhutovsky
1932 - 2023

Creators Baroque

Carlo Magini (1720 - 1806)
Carlo Magini
1720 - 1806
Simon de Vlieger (1601 - 1653)
Simon de Vlieger
1601 - 1653
Andrea Lanzani (1641 - 1712)
Andrea Lanzani
1641 - 1712
Giovanni Andrea de Ferrari (1598 - 1669)
Giovanni Andrea de Ferrari
1598 - 1669
Charles Antoine Coysevox (1640 - 1720)
Charles Antoine Coysevox
1640 - 1720
Francesco Allegrini (1567 - 1663)
Francesco Allegrini
1567 - 1663
Maximilian Joseph Schinnagl (1697 - 1762)
Maximilian Joseph Schinnagl
1697 - 1762
Izaak van Oosten (1613 - 1661)
Izaak van Oosten
1613 - 1661
Adriaen de Vries (1545 - 1626)
Adriaen de Vries
1545 - 1626
Philippe de Champaigne (1602 - 1674)
Philippe de Champaigne
1602 - 1674
François Rémond (1747 - 1812)
François Rémond
1747 - 1812
René Dubois (1737 - 1799)
René Dubois
1737 - 1799
Christian Berentz (1658 - 1722)
Christian Berentz
1658 - 1722
Matthias Steinl (1644 - 1727)
Matthias Steinl
1644 - 1727
Jan Anthoniszoon van Ravesteyn (1570 - 1657)
Jan Anthoniszoon van Ravesteyn
1570 - 1657
Giuseppe Passeri (1654 - 1714)
Giuseppe Passeri
1654 - 1714
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