Johann Friedrich Leonard

Johann Friedrich Leonard was an artist active during the mid-17th century, documented across nearly three decades between 1643 and 1672. His surviving artistic output consists primarily of prints focused heavily on portraiture.

Leonard captured several individuals of note during this period, with verified works including the named portraits Portret van Christopher Schmid, Portret van Francesco Morosini, Portret van Hans Schel, and Portret van Niclaus Weinstein. The collection of known works is also defined by his detailed self-representation, Zelfportret van Johann Friedrich Leonard.

Six of Leonard’s prints are currently represented in institutional holdings, establishing the historical documentation of his career. The verifiable facts regarding the artist’s output and subject matter are preserved in major collections, notably the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, which maintains examples of his work. The existence of these museum-quality prints ensures his contribution to 17th-century graphic arts is maintained. Today, the study of Johann Friedrich Leonard prints is supported by reproductions often made available as high-quality prints for researchers and collectors.