Christoph Amberger

Christoph Amberger (1505–1562) was a German painter.

Also recorded as Christoph Ambergen; C. Amberger; christof amberger; ch. ambergen; Christofte Amberger; Amberger.

Christoph Amberger in brief

Born
1505
Died
1562
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Kaufbeuren
Contents

Overview

Born at Kaufbeuren in 1505, died at Augsburg in 1562.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with German Renaissance.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Augsburg and Venice.

Work by Christoph Amberger is recorded in the collections of Städel Museum, Museo del Prado, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and Museum Catharijneconvent.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Christoph Amberger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q653163: Christoph Amberger

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