Life and Career of Stephan Kessler
Born in Donauwörth, Germany, Stephan Kessler was a significant Baroque painter of Tyrol. He established a successful painting workshop in Brixen, which he managed with great entrepreneurial skill. His reputation extended beyond South Tyrol, attracting clients in cities such as Graz and Vienna. His workshop was later joined by his sons, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Throughout his life, Kessler was married three times; his first wife, Margretha, had seven children with him, and she passed away in 1692.
Artistic Works and Subjects
Kessler's oeuvre includes a variety of sacred and profane subjects. His sacred works consist of altar retables, scenes from the life of Christ, and biblical history, including depictions of saints. Notable examples include a large-scale painting of the feast in the house of Simon and various depictions of the life of Mary. His profane commissions often came from castle owners and included historical scenes, portraits, festivities, and the seasons. He also painted works featuring exotic or foreign themes, such as a Turkish slave market and Columbus before the Kaziken. Additionally, he contributed to ceiling paintings, including works in the Benedictine Monastery of Benediktbeuern and Schloss Fahlburg.
Questions & Answers
Where can I find statistics about Stephan Kessler's works?
Statistics about Stephan Kessler's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
Is there a chronological account of Stephan Kessler?
Stephan Kessler's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where can I see Stephan Kessler's artworks in chronological order?
A timeline of Stephan Kessler's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Stephan Kessler?
Stephan Kessler was born in Donauwörth in 1622.
