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Johann Melchior Dinglinger

Johann Melchior Dinglinger was a German goldsmith, jeweler, artist and painter (1664–1731). He was born at Biberach an der Riß and died at Dresden.

Also recorded as Melchior Dinglinger.

Johann Melchior Dinglinger in brief

Born
1664
Died
1731
Known for
goldsmith, jeweler, artist and painter
Place of birth
Biberach an der Riß
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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading Melchior Dinglinger. His recorded language was German.

One child is recorded: Magdalena Margaretha Dinglinger.

Catalogued works

8 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. Their recorded dates run from 1700 to 1710.

The Bath of Diana (by Johann Melchior Dinglinger), held by Green Vault, inventory VIII 305. Throne of Aurangzeb, dated 1700, held by Green Vault, inventory VIII 204. Statuette of a Knife Grinder, dated 1710, held by Hermitage Museum, inventory Э-2620. Statuette of a Halberdier, dated 1710, held by Hermitage Museum, inventory Э-2618. Statuette of a Halberdier (pair), dated 1710, held by Hermitage Museum, inventory Э-2617. Am Hofe des Grossmoguls. At the court of the Great Mogul. Johann Melchior Dinglinger, 1664 Biberach-1731 Dresden.

In public collections

Work associated with this heading is recorded in 2 named public collections.

Hermitage Museum: 3 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. Green Vault: 2 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.

Literature

3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Dinglinger, Johann Melchior, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Johann Melchior Dinglinger, Das Künstlerhaus, 1990. Der Goldschmied Johann Melchior Dinglinger aus Biberach, Schwäbische Heimat, 2026.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 11 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

Evidence base

This article draws on 3 independent source lineages. Copies and mirrors of the same underlying record were collapsed into a single witness, so 3 means 3 genuinely separate publishers of record. 16 further registers were consulted and returned nothing for this heading.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is goldsmithing, work of art and jewelry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Dresden.

Work by Johann Melchior Dinglinger is recorded in the collections of Green Vault and Hermitage Museum.

Chronology

  1. 1664Johann Melchior Dinglinger born at Biberach an der Riß.
  2. 1700Throne of Aurangzeb (Green Vault).
  3. 1710Statuette of a Knife Grinder (Hermitage Museum).
  4. 1710Statuette of a Halberdier (Hermitage Museum).
  5. 1710Statuette of a Halberdier (pair) (Hermitage Museum).
  6. 1731Johann Melchior Dinglinger died at Dresden.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    Der Goldschmied Johann Melchior Dinglinger aus Biberach, Schwäbische Heimat, 2026

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Dinglinger, Johann Melchior, Oxford Art Online, 2003

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Johann Melchior Dinglinger, Das Künstlerhaus, 1990

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Open Library author record for Johann Melchior Dinglinger (Internet Archive), 3 catalogued works.

    Institutional database · Scholarly · Internet Archive

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  5. 5.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1695498: Johann Melchior Dinglinger

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikimedia Foundation

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  6. 6.

    “Johann Melchior Dinglinger”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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