Jörg Syrlin the Elder
Illustration — Bust of Vergil (c. 1470), Ulm Minster Jörg Syrlin the Elder (c. 1425 in Ulm – 1491 in Ulm) was a German sculptor who is considered part of the Ulm school.
Jörg Syrlin the Elder
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- Born
- 1425
- Died
- 1491
- Nationality
- Holy Roman Empire · Free Imperial City of Ulm
- Occupation
- sculptor · wood sculptor
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Illustration — Bust of Vergil (c. 1470), Ulm Minster Jörg Syrlin the Elder (c. 1425 in Ulm – 1491 in Ulm) was a German sculptor who is considered part of the Ulm school.
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After his death, his son Jörg Syrlin the Younger took over command of his workshop. His best known works are the carvings for the choir stalls of the Ulm Minster.
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1425
Jörg Syrlin the Elder born at Ulm.
1491
Jörg Syrlin the Elder died at Ulm.
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Jörg Syrlin the Elder is recorded as Holy Roman Empire and Free Imperial City of Ulm.
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