Johannes Körnlein

Johannes Körnlein was a graphic artist whose documented professional activity is concentrated in the mid-1760s. Historical records place his active period specifically between 1765 and 1770. Körnlein is known exclusively for his work in printmaking, representing a small but significant record of graphic arts in the late 18th century.

The known corpus of Johannes Körnlein prints primarily consists of seven images represented in museum collections. His subject matter focused on both everyday genre scenes and formal portrait studies. Notable genre works include the print Koekenbakster and the detailed image Man met een paard aan de teugel. Körnlein also produced several studies dedicated to individualized likenesses, evidenced by works such as Portret van een man and multiple instances titled Portret van een onbekende man.

The majority of Körnlein’s known output is preserved by the Rijksmuseum, establishing the artist's historical standing within European graphic arts of the period. Because these historical assets are often cataloged as public domain, art enthusiasts and scholars can access high-quality prints for study and appreciation. The surviving collection of Johannes Körnlein prints remains an important document of specialized printmaking practice from his brief five-year career.