Veit Stoss

Veit Stoss (1447–1533) was a Germany sculptor, wood carver and painter.

Also recorded as Wit Stosz; Wita Stosza; Wit Stwosz; Wit Stoss; Feyt Stuosz; Veit Stosz.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with International Gothic. Places of work recorded in the authority include Kraków and Nuremberg. Works named in the authority record include Altarpiece of Veit Stoss in Kraków. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German sculptor (1447–1533)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Veit Stoss”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q163800: Veit Stoss

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