Johann Theodor de Bry (1561 - 1623)
1561Strasbourg, France1623-01-31Frankfurt, Germany
Johann Theodor de Bry
ohann Theodor de Bry (also Johann Dietrich de Bry) was a German publisher, engraver and draughtsman from the Calvinist de Bry family of artists.
Johann was the eldest son and apprentice of the Flemish painter and goldsmith Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). In 1598, Johann Theodor took over the family print shop and moved the business from Frankfurt to Oppenheim. In addition to many of his own works, he greatly added to the collection of "Portraits of Eminent Figures" begun by his father. De Bry specialized in richly illustrated scientific books.
Date and place of birt: | 1561, Strasbourg, France |
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Date and place of death: | 31 january 1623, Frankfurt, Germany |
Period of activity: | XVI, XVII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Engraver, Publisher |
Art style: | Baroque |