Charles Philippe Dieussart
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Charles Philippe Dieussart (also Charles Philipp) (ca. 1625) - (1696) was a Dutch architect
and sculptor
, active in Germany in the second half of the seventeenth century. He is mentioned in the Theatrum architecturae civilis (Bamberg 1697).
Most notably, he designed the Jagdschloss Glienicke
, today a UNESCO World-Heritage site.
of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
. His first important commission, which remained among his most important contributions, was the Rossewitz Castle, the first Baroque building in Mecklenburg. Also well-known is the tomb he designed for Günther von Passow the Güstrow
Cathedral.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and sculptor
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
, active in Germany in the second half of the seventeenth century. He is mentioned in the Theatrum architecturae civilis (Bamberg 1697).
Most notably, he designed the Jagdschloss Glienicke
Jagdschloss Glienicke
Jagdschloss Glienicke is a small German hunting lodge in Berlin-Wannsee near Glienicke Bridge. The Glienicke Palace and Babelsberg Palace can be seen nearby. It was begun in 1682 by Charles Philippe Dieussart for Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg and completed in 1693 during the reign of...
, today a UNESCO World-Heritage site.
Life
Dieussart was descended from Huguenots who had moved to Holland. In 1657 he entered the service of Duke Gustav AdolfGustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Gustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg [-Güstrow] was the last ruler of Mecklenburg-Güstrow from 1636 until his death and last Lutheran Administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Ratzeburg from 1636 to 1648.-Life:...
of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Mecklenburg-Güstrow was a state of the Holy Roman Empire in Northern Germany, that existed on three separate occasions ruled by the House of Mecklenburg at Güstrow.-History:...
. His first important commission, which remained among his most important contributions, was the Rossewitz Castle, the first Baroque building in Mecklenburg. Also well-known is the tomb he designed for Günther von Passow the Güstrow
Güstrow
Güstrow is a town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany the capital of the district of Güstrow. It has a population of 30,500 and is the seventh largest town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Since 2006 Güstrow has the official suffix Barlachstadt.-Geography:The town of Güstrow is located...
Cathedral.