Christoph Weiditz the Elder
German painter, sculptor, engraver, medallist and goldsmith (1498-1559) · Germany · On the map · Artists · Died at 61
Christoph Weiditz was a German painter, medalist, sculptor and goldsmith. His artistic development goes from a naïve-German record of the Renaissance influences to a clever mannerism.
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Christoph Weiditz is one of the four most important German medalists of the Renaissance, alongside Hans Schwarz, Friedrich Hagenauer and Matthes Gebel.
Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1498 to 1559 · aged 61
