A Life of Craft and Patronage Johan Johansson Werner was a German-Swedish sculptor and painter who was active between 1625 and 1656. Born in Silesia, he began his training as an apprentice in Jägerdorf in 1618 before moving to Sweden in 1619. His career was marked by significant commissions for prominent figures, including Per Brahe, for whom he served as a court painter. During this period, his work spanned various mediums, including…