johann jacob hoch
Johann Jacob Hoch was a German painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.
Johann Jacob Hoch belonged to a family of painters from Mainz and was sent by Elector Friedrich Carl to study in Vienna in 1778.
Hoch's work was influenced by the Romantic movement, which emphasised the value of nature, emotion and individual expression. He often depicted idyllic landscapes, rustic scenes and genre subjects, conveying the charm and tranquillity of rural life.
Hoch's landscapes demonstrate his ability to convey the effects of light and atmosphere, creating a sense of depth and mood in his compositions. His attention to detail, particularly in his rendering of foliage and natural elements, gave his works a realistic and captivating quality.
Jakob Philipp Hackert was a German painter of the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known as a landscape painter and printmaker, a representative of neoclassicism and romanticism.
Hackert reached the peak of creative activity in 1770-1780. He was recognized by the European aristocracy, and for a time served as court painter to King Ferdinand IV of Naples, as well as receiving commissions from representatives of the Russian imperial family, such as Empress Catherine II and the heir to the throne, Paul Petrovich. His work, according to critics, was characterized by high craftsmanship and aristocratic elegance.
