Manfred Hartmann was born in 1948 in Vechta-Langförden, Germany. He studied theology and art history in Bonn and Tübingen. Besides his work as pastoral worker in various Catholic churches he also worked as an artist. He won awards at the Art Trienale in Cologne and the EXPO in Le Cellier, France. Since 1990 he has had exhibitions inside and outside Germany. His works can be found in public buildings, churches and private collections. He has made a series of works for the Cathedral in Cologne. Since 2000 he has focused more and more on religious-Christian motifs.