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Hans Multscher
Hans Multscher , c.1400–1467, outstanding German sculptor and painter of the Swabian school of Ulm. Early in life he traveled to the Netherlands and Burgundy. Probably influenced by the work of Claus Sluter, he developed a powerfully realistic figural style in both painting and sculpture. About 1427 Multscher settled in Ulm. For the east facade of the town hall he carved figures of Charles the Great and equestrian statues of the kings of Poland and Bohemia. In 1437 he painted the Wurzacher Altarpiece (partially lost; Berlin). He also worked on the famous altarpiece (1457) at Sterzing (now Vipiteno) in the Tyrol. For this work, a combination of painting and sculpture (now dispersed), he executed sculptures of the Virgin and saints, while the wings were painted by another artist. |
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"Hans Multscher." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Hans Multscher." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Multsche.html "Hans Multscher." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Multsche.html |
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Multscher, Hans
Multscher, Hans (b Reichenhofen, Bavaria. c.1400; d Ulm, c.1467). German sculptor, active in Ulm, where he is first documented in 1427. The solid naturalism of his style, reminiscent of Sluter, suggests that he trained in the Netherlands or northern France. He ran a large workshop, which was influential in spreading this manner in southern Germany. Paintings were often integral to his altarpieces, but it is a matter for debate whether he practised painting himself. Among his most important works was the high altar (1456–8) for the church at Sterzing in the Tyrol (now in Italy and known as Vipiteno), parts of which are in the Multscher museum there.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MultscherHans.html IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-MultscherHans.html |
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Multscher, Hans
Multscher, Hans (d. c.1467). German sculptor, active in Ulm, where he is first documented in 1427. The solid naturalism of his style, reminiscent of Sluter, suggests that he trained in the Netherlands or northern France. He ran a large workshop, which was influential in spreading this manner in southern Germany. Paintings were often integral to his altarpieces, but it is a matter for debate whether he practised painting himself. Among his most important works was the high altar (1456–8) for the church at Sterzing in the Tyrol (now in Italy and known as Vipiteno), parts of which are in the Multscher museum there.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MultscherHans.html IAN CHILVERS. "Multscher, Hans." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-MultscherHans.html |
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