A Life Across Borders Johann Philipp Lemke emerged from Nuremberg in 1631, a child of Bavaria whose artistic path would eventually lead him far beyond the German territories. His early years were defined by rigorous training under Evert Decker and Matthias Scheits, forming a foundation that allowed him to navigate the diverse art centers of Europe. By the middle of the seventeenth century, his presence was felt in Italy, where he likel…