Background
Brinckmann was born at Spires in 1709.
Brinckmann was born at Spires in 1709.
He was a pupil of J. G. Dathan. His favourite subjects were landscapes, but he also painted historical subjects and portraits. In some of the latter he imitated the force and colouring of Rembrandt.
He was painter to the Court, and keeper of the Gallery at Mannheim, where he died.
In the Städel at Frankfort is a "Swiss Landscape" signed P. H. Brinckmann fecit, 1745. He etched some plates in a picturesque and spirited style.
The following are his principal prints:
Philipp Hieronymus Brinkman. Se ipse fec. David with the Head of Goliath.
1741.
The Death of Pyramus.
The Repose in Egypt. Rembrandt investment Brinkman fec. The Resurrection of Lazarus.
Brinkman fec. Mary Magdalene at the Feet of our Saviour.
The Presentation in the Temple. P. J. Brinkman investment et fec. Six pleasing Landscapes.
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