Wenzel Jamnitzer

Wenzel Jamnitzer (1508–1585) was a German goldsmith, stampcutter and printmaker.

Also recorded as Wenzel Jamitzer; Wentzel Jamnitzer; Wenzel, I Jamnitzer; Wenzel, the Elder Jamnitzer; Wenzel Jamnitzer I; Wenzel Jamnitzer the Elder.

Wenzel Jamnitzer in brief

Born
1508
Died
1585
Known for
goldsmith, stampcutter, printmaker, draftsperson and design engineer
Place of birth
Vienna
Contents

Overview

Born at Vienna in 1508, died at Nuremberg in 1585.

In detail

the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is engraving, visual arts and goldsmithing.

Work by Wenzel Jamnitzer is recorded in the collections of Victoria and Albert Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Print Collection and British Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Wenzel Jamnitzer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q90247: Wenzel Jamnitzer

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