Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 4 works by Georg Lisiewski in our catalogue
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Portrait of Isaac de Beausobre, theologian (1701) is Georg Lisiewski's best-known painting. Portrait of Friedrich von Tettau, commander of Werben. (1725) ranks second, Tobacco Collegium of Friedrich Wilhelm I (1737) third. Our catalogue has 4 works by Georg Lisiewski; here are the 4 most famous, ranked, with the year and museum of each, to help you pick the one to order.
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Georg Lisiewski | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Museum in Warsaw |
Warsaw | 1 | Portrait of Friedrich von Tettau, commander of Werben. |
 Gemäldegalerie |
Berlin | 1 | Lieutenant General Johann (Hans) von Lehwald |
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Portrait of Isaac de Beausobre, theologian (1701) ranks first, followed by Portrait of Friedrich von Tettau, commander of Werben. (1725) and Tobacco Collegium of Friedrich Wilhelm I (1737).
Georg Lisiewski was 27: Portrait of Isaac de Beausobre, theologian is dated 1701, and Georg Lisiewski was born in 1674.
4 works by Georg Lisiewski are in our catalogue, dated 1701 to 1750.
Mainly in National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw) and Gemäldegalerie (Berlin). See the museum table above for the full list.
Earliest on this page: Portrait of Isaac de Beausobre, theologian (1701). Latest: Lieutenant General Johann (Hans) von Lehwald (1750).
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.
Georg Lisiewski was a Baroque portrait painter who served at the court of King Frederick William I of Prussia. Of Polish descent, he became the progenitor of a notable family of painters that spanned three generations. His career in Berlin was marked by a style of austere portraits that remained highly appreciated, even during the sober rule of the "Soldier King." He rivaled Antoine Pesne as a leading court painter, supported by the cultured queen consort Sophia Dorothea.
His subjects included a diverse array of Prussian society, from high-ranking military figures to merchants. He painted portraits of generals, such as Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Dessau, as well as colonels and members of the Potsdam Giants for the rooms of the Potsdam City Palace. Additionally, he pictured numerous Prussian state officials, nobles, and Berlin merchants. In 1715, he was summoned to Stettin by Prince Christian August of Anhalt-Zerbst to portray the subalterns of his infantry regiment.
Lisiewski’s influence extended through his descendants and students. He was the father of several notable artists, including:
His teaching also shaped the work of court painters such as Thomas Huber and David Matthieu. His professional connections were further strengthened through his relationship with the Anhalt House of Ascania; in 1730, he accompanied his daughter Anna Rosina to the Stettin court of Prince Christian August. While his career in Berlin concluded when Frederick II succeeded to the Prussian throne, he continued to receive orders from the Anhalt-Dessau court.
