Werner Joseph the Younger
(1637-1710) Nationality: Swiss Activity: Painter, miniaturist and engraver Born in Berne, Switzerland, Joseph Werner first studied painting with his father, a little known artist.
He then worked in the studio of Matthaus Merian in Frankfurt and went to Rome where he copied works by Pietro da Cortona and Andrea Sacchi and produced miniature paintings.
Werner went to France on his return from Italy and painted a portrait of Louis XIV as well as several members of the French court. he also produced some historical and emblematic paintings but left France and went to Augsburg in 1667.
He painted works for the Kreuzkirche and for the wife of the Elector of Bavaria. Werner also went to Vienna where he painted the portrait of Emperor Leopold 1st. he then headed the Academy of Berlin between 1696 and 1707 and came back afterwards to Bern. he also engraved historical subjects.
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