Christoph Weiditz the Elder

Christoph Weiditz the Elder (1498–1559) was a German painter, sculptor and engraver.

Also recorded as Christoph Weiditz the Elder; Christof, I Weyditz; Christof, I Wyditz; Christof Weiditz I; Christoph, I Weiditz; Christof, I Weiditz.

Christoph Weiditz the Elder in brief

Born
1498
Died
1559
Known for
painter, sculptor, engraver, medalist, goldsmith and artist
Place of birth
Strasbourg
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Overview

Born at Strasbourg in 1498, died at Augsburg in 1559.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Work by Christoph Weiditz the Elder is recorded in the collections of The Frick Collection, Art Institute of Chicago and Bavarian National Museum.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q828775: Christoph Weiditz the Elder

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