Peter Caulitz
A Dead Fox And Goose At The Foot Of A Tree With A Hound In A Landscape
Peter Caulitz (c.1650–1719) was a German painter of landscapes and animals, especially domestic fowl. Born in Berlin, he studied in Italy, and was a court painter to Frederick the Great.
Life
Caulitz was born to poor parents in Berlin[1] in about 1650.[2] He served as a drummer in a regiment of dragoons before becoming an assistant to a young painter who took him to Rome where he developed his skills as an artist.[1]
He was back in Berlin by 1681,[3] and in 1695 was appointed court painter to Frederick I of Prussia.[3][4] He made a second visit to Italy in the company of his fellow court painter, Samuel Theodor Gericke.[4] He retained his post at court until his death in Berlin in 1719.[2]
His work consists of landscapes, including views of Prussian royal castles, and pictures of animals, especially hens and turkeys.[4] His animal paintings show the influence of the Dutch artists Melchior d'Hondecoeter and Jan Weenix. The Berlin Museum has a scene representing a poultry-yard by him; there are other examples at Potsdam and at Brunswick.[2]
Caulitz also worked in mosaic and restored paintings. His widow continued the restoration business after his death.[1]'
References
Nachrichten von Künstlern und Kunst-Sachen (in German). 1. Leipzig: Johann Paul Krauss. 1768. p. 23.
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"Peter Caulitz (circa 1650-1719) Cocks, chickens and turkeys with pigeons flying above on a yard by a mansion". Christie's. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
"Oies surprises par le renard". Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG.
Sources
This article incorporates text from the article "CAULITZ, Peter" in Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers by Michael Bryan, edited by Robert Edmund Graves and Sir Walter Armstrong, an 1886–1889 publication now in the public domain.
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