Peter Vischer the Elder

Peter Vischer the Elder (1455–1529) was a German sculptor and artisan.

Also recorded as Piotr Vischer; Peter, I Vischer; Peter, the elder Vischer; Peter Vischer; Peter I Vischer.

Peter Vischer the Elder in brief

Born
1455
Died
1529
Known for
sculptor and artisan
Place of birth
Nuremberg
Contents

Overview

Born at Nuremberg in 1455, died at Nuremberg in 1529.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture, art casting and handicraft.

Work by Peter Vischer the Elder is recorded in the collections of Germanisches Nationalmuseum and Bavarian National Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Peter Vischer the Elder”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q644278: Peter Vischer the Elder

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