Christoph Weigel the Elder

Christoph Weigel the Elder (1654–1725) was a German editor, engraver and art dealer.

Also recorded as Johann Christoph Weigel; Christoph Weigel; Christoph. Weigel; Christoph Weigeln; Christoph, the elder Weigel; Christoph, the elder Weigelius.

Christoph Weigel the Elder in brief

Born
1654
Died
1725
Known for
editor, engraver, art dealer, goldsmith, publisher and printmaker
Place of birth
Marktredwitz
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Overview

Born at Marktredwitz in 1654, died at Nuremberg in 1725.

In detail

Bernhard Vogel is recorded as having studied under Christoph Weigel the Elder. the recorded working language is German.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Nuremberg.

Work by Christoph Weigel the Elder is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Nationalmuseum, Yale Center for British Art, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen and National Museum of Archeology, History and Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Christoph Weigel the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q100116: Christoph Weigel the Elder

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