Adam Elsheimer

Adam Elsheimer (b. 1578 in Frankfurt-am-Main, Germany – d. 1610 in Rome, Italy) was an influential artist in the early 17th Century. He was noted for his small scale paintings that included a variety of light effects. He is credited with being an influence on other artists such as Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.

Sources

• Encyclopedia of Artists, volume 2, edited by William H.T. Vaughan, ISBN 0-19-521572-9, 2000