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Erik Westzynthius the Younger (1743–1787) was a Finnish church painter.

Westzynthius was born in Oulu. His father Erik Westzynthius the Elder was also a painter. He studied painting with Johan Backman and Emanuel Granberg. His only known work is several wall and ceiling paintings between 1779 and 1782 for the Oulainen church.

References

1. "Erik Westzynthius the Younger work for the church of Oulainen (Swedish)". Archived from the original on 2014-09-14. Retrieved 2013-04-08.

• Rajaniemi, Marja-Liisa, Oulaisten picture church, reconstructed images: Ari Häyrinen. Publ. Oulaisten church, 2003

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