Johann Nikolaus Treu
Born in 1734.
Died in 1786.
Johann Nikolaus Treu is recognised as a court painter in Würzburg. His notable works include two altarpieces made for the new collegiate church in Solothurn, a commission recommended to him by Christian von Mechels. Although his artistic career is relatively poorly documented, these contributions attest to his role in the artistic landscape of his time.