Tilman Riemenschneider
German sculptor and woodcarver (c.1460–1531) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tilman Riemenschneider (c. 1460 – 7 July 1531) was a German sculptor and woodcarver active in Würzburg from 1483. He was one of the most prolific and versatile sculptors of the transition period between the Late Gothic, to which he essentially belonged, and Northern Renaissance art, a master in stone and limewood. He was also a local politician in the council of Würzburg.
For the Bach scholar, see Albert Riemenschneider. For the asteroid, see 6145 Riemenschneider.
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Tilman Riemenschneider | |
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Born | c. 1460 |
Died | (1531-07-07)7 July 1531 |
Nationality | German |
Occupation | sculptor |
Years active | c. 1473 until 1527 |
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Most of his subjects are religious, including several very large and spectacular carved wood altarpieces, as well as tombs in stone, and statues. He was largely forgotten soon after his death, but rediscoved by art historians in the 19th century.