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Written by: Anya FernándezSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 881377
Wenzel Jamnitzer

Bell

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byBritish Museum
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Artist / MakerWenzel Jamnitzer
Date1550
Mediumsilver
TypeSculpture
CollectionBritish Museum
LocationBritish Museum
About the Artist

BiographyWenzel Jamnitzer (1507–1585) — German artist (1508-1585).Wenzel Jamnitzer worked as printmaker, draftsperson, design engineer, goldsmith and stampcutter and is associated with Germany. Their documented life spans the years 1507 to 1585, born in Vienna, died in Nuremberg.Disciplinesprintmaker, draftsperson, design engineer, goldsmith, stampcutterBorn1507, ViennaDied1585, NurembergNationalityGermanySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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