Andreas Schlüter

Andreas Schlüter (1660–1714) was a German sculptor, architect and amber jeweler.

Also recorded as Andreas Schluter; Andreas Schlütter; Andrzej Schlüter.

Andreas Schlüter in brief

Born
1660
Died
1714
Known for
sculptor, architect, amber jeweler, master builder, artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Gdańsk
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Overview

Born at Gdańsk in 1660, died at Saint Petersburg in 1714.

In detail

Andreas Schlüter studied at Gymnasium Farmsen. the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with Baroque.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Berlin, Gdańsk and Saint Petersburg. Membership is recorded of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Schlossanlage Prötzel, Krasiński Palace, Wilanów Palace, Berlin Palace and Zeughaus.

Work by Andreas Schlüter is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, STAM Ghent City Museum, Musea Brugge and Berlinische Galerie.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Andreas Schlüter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q500465: Andreas Schlüter

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