Erik Westzynthius the Younger

Erik Westzynthius the Younger (1743–1787) was a Finnish church painter.

Westzynthius was born in Oulu. His father Erik Westzynthius the Elder was also a painter. He studied painting with Johan Backman and Emanuel Granberg. His only known work is several wall and ceiling paintings between 1779 and 1782 for the Oulainen church.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Erik Westzynthius the Younger work for the church of Oulainen (Swedish)". Archived from the original on 2014-09-14. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  • Rajaniemi, Marja-Liisa, Oulaisten picture church, reconstructed images: Ari Häyrinen. Publ. Oulaisten church, 2003