Menzel

Menzel, ADOLF, painter, lithographer, illustrator, and engraver, was born 8th December 1815, at Breslau, and is best known for his drawings and oil-paintings illustrative of the times of Frederick the Great and William I., emperor—pictures characterised by historical fidelity, strong realistic conception, originality, and humour. His 'Adam and Eve,' 'Christ among the Doctors,' and 'Christ expelling the Money-changers' are also notable pictures. See Life by Wessely (1873) and the critical work of Jordan and Dohme (1890–95).