Mikael Toppelius [SEP] place of death
Mikael Toppelius
Mikael Toppelius (10 August 1734, Oulu – 27 December 1821, Oulu) was a Finnish church painter; the last significant representative of the Ostrobothnian church painting tradition. His grandson was the well-known writer, Zachris Topelius.
Biography.
The family's original surname was "Toppila", but his grandfather had Latinized it when entering into a civil service career. His mother was from a family with a long line of clergymen. His father was a clerk for the local customs office and an
a museum. Three (in Piippola, Ilmajoki and Tohmajärvi) still exist in their original form.
Further reading.
- Reino Mähönen: "Kirkkomaalari Mikael Toppelius", Kustannusyhtiö Weilin + Göös, 1975.
- Risto Kari, with photographs by Matti Ruotsalainen: "Kirkkomaalarit: Mikael Toppeliuksen ja Emanuel Granbergin taide", Otava, 1989.
External links.
- " Finnish Churchpainter Michael Toppelius and his works" by Emil Nervander (1905) @ Digi
- "The Last Judgment" two videos by