Georg Lisiewski (1674 - 1750)

Georg Lisiewski

Georg Lisiewski was a German painter of the first half of the 18th century of Polish origin who lived in Royal Prussia. He is known as a painter and portraitist.

Lisiewski became famous for his single and group portraits, which were popular among the Prussian aristocracy and royal family. King Frederick William I appointed him as his court painter.

Lisiewski founded an influential dynasty of artists in Germany that lasted for more than three generations. His daughters Anna Rosina and Anna Dorothea, as well as his son Christoph Lisiewski, became famous artists.