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Birth of Christ (Wurzach altarpiece)

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Written by: William RomanoSenior Specialist · Illumination (Tezhip)
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 916811
Hans Multscher

Birth of Christ (Wurzach altarpiece)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byGemäldegalerie Berlin
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Artist / MakerHans Multscher
Date1437
Mediumfir panel, paint
Genrereligious art
TypePainting
CollectionGemäldegalerie Berlin
LocationGemäldegalerie Berlin
About the Artist

BiographyHans Multscher (1400–1467) — German sculptor and painter (c. 1400–1467).Hans Multscher worked as sculptor, painter, carver and wood carver and is associated with Germany. Their documented life spans the years 1400 to 1467, born in Reichenhofen, died in Ulm.Disciplinessculptor, painter, carver, wood carverBorn1400, ReichenhofenDied1467, UlmNationalityGermanySources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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