Jörg Breu the Elder

Jörg Breu the Elder (1475–1537) was a German painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Jörg Breu; Georg, the elder Breu; Jorg I Preu; Jorg I Prew; Jorg, the elder Breu; Joerg, the Elder Breu.

Overview

Born at Augsburg in 1475, died at Augsburg in 1537.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The authority associates the name with German Renaissance.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Augsburg.

Work by Jörg Breu the Elder is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, J. Paul Getty Museum, Nationalmuseum and Städel Museum.

Sources

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    “Jörg Breu the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q567337: Jörg Breu the Elder

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