Johann Rudolf Byss

In 1689, he became court painter to Count Hermann Jakob Cern.

[2] Johann Rudolf Byss is credited with bringing the Netherlandish and Italian classic styles to the art sphere in Prague.

[2] Johann Rudolf Byss obtained the citizenship of Prague in 1692.

[2] He is known for religious works and flower still lifes, and his pupil was Johann Adalbert Angermeyer.

In 1713, he painted the ceiling fresco of the main staircase at Schloss Weissenstein.

Johann Rudolf Byss, Flowers in a stone niche , 1693
A painting by Johann Rudolf Byss
An example of Johann Rudolf Byss's painting.