Hans Baldung
German painter and printmaker (c. 1484–1545) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Baldung (1484 or 1485 – September 1545), called Hans Baldung Grien,[lower-alpha 1] (being an early nickname, because of his predilection for the colour green), was a painter, printer, engraver, draftsman, and stained glass artist, who was considered the most gifted student of Albrecht Dürer and whose art belongs to both German Renaissance and Mannerism.
Hans Baldung | |
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Born | Hans Baldung 1484 or 1485 Free Imperial City of Schwäbisch Gmünd |
Died | September 1545 (aged c. 61) Free Imperial City of Strasbourg |
Nationality | German |
Education | Albrecht Dürer |
Known for | Printmaking, painting |
Throughout his lifetime, he developed a distinctive style, full of colour, expression and imagination. His talents were varied, and he produced a great and extensive variety of work including portraits, woodcuts, drawings, tapestries, altarpieces, and stained glass, often relying on allegories and mythological motifs.