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
What moods do Stephan Kessler's artworks express?
Stephan Kessler's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.
Can I explore Stephan Kessler's works by keyword?
Stephan Kessler's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.
What are the birth city and country of Stephan Kessler?
Stephan Kessler was born in Donauwörth, in Germany.
How can I see every artwork made by Stephan Kessler?
Every work by Stephan Kessler on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
