Konrad Witz

Konrad Witz (c. 1400–1446) was a pioneering painter of the Northern Renaissance, active mainly in Basel, Switzerland. Renowned for his groundbreaking use of naturalistic landscapes, Witz was among the first European artists to depict detailed, true-to-life outdoor settings in religious art.

His most famous work, the Miraculous Draft of Fishes (1444, Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva), is celebrated as the earliest known European painting to portray a recognizable landscape — the Lake of Geneva with the Alps in the background. Other notable works include panels from the St. Peter Altarpiece and The Annunciation. Witz’s fusion of spiritual themes with naturalism helped lay the foundation for later developments in both Northern and Italian Renaissance painting.

At Blue Surf Art, we recreate Konrad Witz’s masterpieces with museum-quality, hand-painted oil on canvas reproductions. Each reproduction is carefully crafted to capture the luminous detail, atmospheric landscapes, and devotional depth of the originals. Perfect for collectors, admirers of Northern Renaissance art, or interiors seeking rare early works, our reproductions bring the artistry of Konrad Witz into your home, with worldwide shipping available.