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Albrecht Glockendon the Elder

1432 – 1474

German artist (d. 1474)

Painter IlluminatorArtist

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About Albrecht Glockendon the Elder

Lived 1432 – 1474 (aged 41–42). Albrecht Glockendon the Elder was a German painter, illuminator, artist, copper engraver and xylographer.

The Crucifixion (DE: Christus am Kreuz), engraving, 5.8 x 4.4 in.; 14.8 x 11.1 cm.

Albrecht Glockendon the Elder (, Nuremberg1474), also spelled Albert Glockenton, was a German engraver and manuscript illuminator. He studied under Rogier van der Weyden, and was also influenced by Martin Schongauer. His descendants made up the large and active Glockendon family of artists.

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Important facts

Born

1432, Nuremberg

Birth century

15th century

Died

1474

Occupation

Painter, illuminator, artist, copper engraver, xylographer

Nationality

Germany

Also known as

Albrecht Glockendon I, Albrecht Glockenthon, the Elder, Albrecht Glockenton, Albrecht, the Elder Glockenton

the Elder Glogkenthon, Monogrammist AG, the Elder Glockenthon, the elder Glockendon

People in Albrecht Glockendon the Elder's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Martin Schongauer

1445 – 1491

Painter

Rogier van der Weyden

1390 – 1464

Painter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Albrecht Glockendon the Elder's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Albrecht Glockendon the Elder?

German artist (d. 1474)

When was Albrecht Glockendon the Elder born?

Albrecht Glockendon the Elder was born in 1432 in Nuremberg.

When did Albrecht Glockendon the Elder die?

Albrecht Glockendon the Elder died in 1474.

What was Albrecht Glockendon the Elder's occupation?

Albrecht Glockendon the Elder was a painter, illuminator, artist, copper engraver and xylographer.

What nationality was Albrecht Glockendon the Elder?

Albrecht Glockendon the Elder was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albrecht Glockendon the Elder

· Wikidata: Q4712650

· DBpedia: Albrecht Glockendon the Elder

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