Early Life, Family and Training Henrich Dittmers was likely born in 1625 in Hamburg, Germany. He came from a family where art was a shared language, born into a household of painters in the bustling German port city. It is believed that he had a brother, Gert Dittmers, who also worked within the artistic circles of the time. While Gert remained active in the Hamburg area, Henrich’s path would eventually lead him toward the royal courts of the north. To complete his formal training, Henrich Dittmers likely traveled through Italy and Holland. These trips were essential for a young artist seek…