Martin Hermann Faber

Selfportrait

Martin Hermann Faber (1586 – 1648), was a German painter, architect, and cartographer.

Biography

Tower by Faber in Emden

He was born in Emden and made a trip southwards to Italy in 1611 where he met the "Caravaggist" Louis Finson.[1] He travelled extensively with Finson and worked with him in France, but was back in Emden in 1618 where he joined the Emden Guild of St. Luke.[1] He remained a member until 1629, and his sons Berend and Hermann II also became members of the guild.[1] He died in Emden.


References

  1. 1 2 3 Martin Hermann Faber in the RKD
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