The Life and Training of Franz Tymmermann
Born in Hamburg, Germany, Franz Tymmermann was a painter of the early Renaissance. In 1538, the Hamburg Council sent him to Wittenberg for training under the painter and mayor of Wittenberg, Lucas Cranach the Elder. This apprenticeship was conducted under specific conditions: he was required to sign a written commitment stating that he could not settle anywhere other than Hamburg without the Council's knowledge and consent. By 1539, he sent a painting to the Council, and by 1541, his training appeared to be complete, as the Council provided funds for his return journey, clothing, and a painting. During this period, he was referred to in the city's accounting books as a painter of the Council.
Notable Works and Artistic Legacy
Tymmermann's documented works include several significant oil paintings on various wood supports. His 1534 work, The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist, is a notable piece currently held in the Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht. Other works attributed to him or his period include:
His artistic presence in historical records fades after 1541, as no paintings dated after that year are known to have been produced by him.
Questions & Answers
What colors did Franz Tymmermann use most often?
The Palette Genome of Franz Tymmermann is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.
How did Franz Tymmermann's art evolve over time?
Franz Tymmermann's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
How many artworks by Franz Tymmermann are available to browse?
You can browse 1 artwork by Franz Tymmermann on the All Artworks page.
Where can I see Franz Tymmermann's artworks in chronological order?
The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Franz Tymmermann's works ordered by date, year by year.
