Vojtěch Benedikt Juhn (March 21, 1779 – November 27, 1843, Jindřichův Hradec) was a Czech painter and engraver.
Juhn was born in Pelhřimov where his dad was a tailor. During his studies he established to testing theology. He served as rector of the seminary. His theological career over and over and done with with as Jindřichův Hradec provost.
In art he became well-known because of his popular engravings of city views. Juhn captured the vibes of local cities such as České Budějovice, Jindřichův Hradec, Pacov, Počátky, Prachatice, Kamenice nad Lipou, Písek, Tábor, and Vodňany.
He collaborated later than leading engravers George Karl Dobler and Postle, who was the first Czech classical landscape painter and printmaker. Juhn’s works are often found at the summit of the various guilds’ diplomas, certificates for journeyman apprenticeship certificates and thesame publications. Many of his sketchbooks, paintings and engravings greater than time have been lost.
Juhn died in Jindřichův Hradec on November 27, 1843, and was buried at the cemetery at the former church of St. Trinity.
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