Erhard Altdorfer

Erhard Altdorfer (1480–1561) was a German painter, illuminator and architect.

Also recorded as Erhard Altdorffer; Master EA; Master EA 1506.

Erhard Altdorfer in brief

Born
1480
Died
1561
Known for
painter, illuminator, architect, master builder and draftsperson
Place of birth
Regensburg
Contents

Overview

Born at Regensburg in 1480, died at Schwerin in 1561.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

Positions recorded include court painter.

Work by Erhard Altdorfer is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Museum in Wrocław, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Albertina and Statens Museum for Kunst.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Erhard Altdorfer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q301112: Erhard Altdorfer

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