Winckelmann, Johann Joachim, 1717-1768
Dates
- Existence: 1717 - 1768
Biography
Johann Joachim Winckelmann was born on December 9, 1717 in Brandenburg, Germany. He was a German art historian and archaeologist. Winckelmann died on June 8, 1768.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Johann J. Winckelman letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 762606.1
Mss 762606.1
Date(s):
1762-11-06
Scope and Contents
Letter from Johann Joachim Winckelman in Rome, Italy. He sends illustrations for a book to his publishers and discusses illustrations of his books on ancient art and archaeology. With 19th century transcription.