Albrecht Altdorfer
German painter (1480–1538)
Albrecht Altdorfer was born in 1480 in Regensburg and died on February 12, 1538 in Regensburg, aged about 58. Recorded occupations: painter, architect, illuminator, printmaker, copper engraver and master builder. Associated movement: German Renaissance. Fields of work: painting and architecture. Notable works include “The Battle of Alexander at Issus”, “Susanna and the Elders”, “Nativity of the Virgin” and “Legend of Saint Florian”.
- Born
- 1480 · Regensburg
- Died
- February 12, 1538 · Regensburg
- Age at death
- about 58
- Occupations
- painter, architect, illuminator, printmaker, copper engraver, master builder
- Movements
- German Renaissance
- Notable works
- The Battle of Alexander at Issus, Susanna and the Elders, Nativity of the Virgin, Legend of Saint Florian
- Wikipedia editions
- 51 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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