see also Cal Ivan Vasilyevich
In 1793 he entered the Academy of arts pensioner of the Cabinet of Its Imperial Majesty. In 1795 – 1 silver medal. In 1797, issued a certificate of 2 degrees. In 1799, transferred to the landscape engraving class. In 1800, elected to the "assigned to" the print, depicting a "Squadron". In 1811, the title of academician "for engraved prints the description of the journey of Mr. Krusenstern". Graver Burin and aquatint.
(Kondakov)