Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Georg Andreas Wolfgang was an artist active in the graphic arts beginning in 1631. His documented production includes 15 portfolios represented in museum collections, indicating a specialization in printmaking or preparatory designs for engraving.
Wolfgang’s surviving works demonstrate a focus on classical mythological narratives and sequential storytelling. Key pieces preserved in institutional holdings include the thematically linked works Apollo Killing the Python and Apollo and Daphne, alongside Daphne Turning to a Laurel. Other important compositions address foundational myths, such as Deucalion and Pyrrha Land on Parnassus and A New Race Springs Up.
The artist’s work is held in prestigious institutions, establishing its historical importance, including the National Gallery of Art. The durability of these pieces allows modern viewers to access high-quality prints and studies of his intricate compositions. As a historical figure whose output falls within the category of public domain, downloadable artwork and images of Georg Andreas Wolfgang prints are frequently used for scholarly research and reference.