Ferdinand Kobell - Hermit in a Wooded Landscape - 1983.92 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Ferdinand Kobell (1740-1799) was a German painter and engraver, known for his landscapes, genre scenes and portraits. He was born in Mannheim and studied with his father, the painter Franz Kobell. Ferdinand Kobell later worked as a court painter in Munich and was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in that city. He is best known for his delicate etchings and engravings, often depicting idyllic landscapes and rural scenes. Kobell's work influenced many artists of his time, including the famous German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich.