Magnus Berg

Ecce Homo. Ivory relief by Magnus Berg, possibly from 1721.

Magnus Berg (28 November 1666–31 March 1739) was a Norwegian painter, woodcarver, sculptor and non-fiction writer. He was born in Norway, possibly in Romsdal, and died in Copenhagen in 1739. He is particularly known for his ivory sculptures. He was also appointed art teacher for the King's family in Copenhagen. Among his 42 works located at the Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is the vase Vannets element. He is represented at the National Gallery of Norway and in museums in Hamburg, Wien and Stockholm. A biography of Berg was published in Copenhagen in 1745.^[1][2]

Portrait of Magnus Berg (unknown artist).

References

1. Paulsen, Åshild. "Magnus Berg". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
2. Paulsen, Åshild. "Magnus Berg". In Godal, Anne Marit. Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 30 September 2012.