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Master E. S.

Printmaker, goldsmith, artist (1420-1467) · Germany · On the map · Artists

Master E. S. is an unidentified German engraver, goldsmith, and printmaker of the late Gothic period. He was the first major German artist of old master prints and was greatly copied and imitated.

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A typical day, 30 days to 21 September 2026

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About this person

The name assigned to him by art historians, Master E. S., is derived from the monogram, E. S., which appears on eighteen of his prints. The title, Master, is used for unidentified artists who operated independently. He was probably the first printmaker to place his initials on his work.

Country
Germany
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1420 to c. 1467