Susanna Mayr

Susanna Mayr was a German painter and copper engraver active during the seventeenth century. Born into an artistic family, she was the child of the artist Johann Georg Fischer. Her own practice included both painting and engraving, contributing to the visual culture of her time. She later became the parent of the artist Johann Ulrich Mayr, continuing a lineage of creative work within her household. Her career spanned from 1600 to 1674, marking a significant period of artistic production in Germany. Records confirm her dual roles as a practitioner of painting and engraving, establishing her place among the documented artists of her era.