Timeline · 1578 Born

Born this day: Adam Elsheimer

Birth · 1578

Adam Elsheimer, a German Baroque painter, was born on March 18, 1578. He worked in Rome, producing influential small oils on copper plates that showcased innovative light effects and landscape treatments. His works, such as 'Christ and the Disciples in Emmaus' and 'Ceres in the House of Hecuba', demonstrate his unique style.

Elsheimer's innovative and influential paintings left a lasting impact on artists like Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.

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