Heinrich Hofmann

Artist Biography

Heinrich Hofmann, a German historical painter, was born in Darmstadt, 1824. After studying in Dusseldorf and at the Antwerp Academy, he resided in Italy, 1854-58. Hofmann finally settled in Dresden in 1862, where he became professor of art in the academy and worked on his art, prints and posters.

While Heinrich Hofmann chose his subjects from the whole field of literature and mythology, Hofmann is most widely known for his art, prints and posters featuring idealized scenes from the life of Christ.

Several of his art, prints and posters have been extensively reproduced in engravings, especially his "Christ in the Temple" painted in 1882. Heinrich Hofmann died in 1902.

Heinrich Hofmann Art, Prints and Posters Collection