Melchior Barthel

“Melancholy” at Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice

Melchior Barthel (born 10 December 1625 in Dresden; died there 12 November 1672) was a German sculptor.

Biography

He studied with his father and with Johann Boehme, of Schneeberg (1640-45), and settled at Dresden, where he was appointed sculptor to the court.

Works

His principal works are the colossal tomb of the Doge Giovanni Pesaro (Santa Maria dei Frari, Venice); the statue of John the Baptist (Oratory of Santa Maria, Nazareth); and a tomb in San Giovanni e Paolo, Venice. His numerous ivory carvings in the Green Vault at Dresden are considered superior to his more elaborate works.

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Barthel, Melchior". New International Encyclopedia. 1905.