About Caspar Lehmann
Lived 1550 – 1623 (aged 72–73). Caspar Lehmann was a German glass artist, designer and engraver.
Caspar Lehmann (fl. early 17th century) was a German gem cutter and glass engraver.
In the first decade of the 17th century, Lehmann adapted the techniques of using copper and bronze wheels to engrave gems to engrave glass. Though both intaglio (Tiefschnitt, “deep cut”) and high relief (Hochschnitt, “high cut”) engraving on glass had been practiced since ancient times, Lehmann was the earliest modern glass engraver to develop an advanced technique and a personal style.
His pupil Georg Schwanhardt went on to found the Nürnberg school of engravers.
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Who was Caspar Lehmann?
German glass and gem engraver
When was Caspar Lehmann born?
Caspar Lehmann was born in 1550.
When did Caspar Lehmann die?
Caspar Lehmann died in 1623 in Prague.
What was Caspar Lehmann's occupation?
Caspar Lehmann was a glass artist, designer and engraver.
What nationality was Caspar Lehmann?
Caspar Lehmann was German.
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