Johann Gottfried Haid: A Master of Mezzotint Reproduction Born: Augsburg, Germany (1710) Died: 1776 Johann Gottfried Haid was a highly regarded German engraver celebrated for his exceptional mezzotint copies of works by Old Masters. Born in Augsburg in 1710, he spent the majority of his career in Vienna, Austria, where he served as an artist at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. His meticulous skill and dedication to accurately reproducing masterpieces cemented his legacy within the art world. Artistic Career and Style Haid’s primary contribution lies in his mastery of the mezzotint t…