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Georg Schwanhardt the Elder

1601 – 1667

Leader and founder of the Nürnberg school of glass engravers, father of Georg Schwanhardt the Younger

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About Georg Schwanhardt the Elder

Lived 1601 – 1667 (aged 65–66). Georg Schwanhardt the Elder was a German glass engraver and artist.

Georg Schwanhardt the Elder (1601-1667) was a German glass-engraver and rock crystal engraver, and the founder of the Nuremberg school of engravers. He was a student of Caspar Lehmann and upon Lehmann's death inherited his exclusive patent for engraving glass. His engravings often portray miniature landscapes adorned with formal scrollwork.

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Important facts

Born
1601, Nuremberg
Birth century
17th century
Died
1667, Nuremberg
Occupation
Glass engraver, artist
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Georg Schwanhard, Georg Schwanhardt, Georg Schwanhard the Elder, Georg, the elder Schwanhardt, Georg Schwanert

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg Schwanhardt the Elder?

leader and founder of the Nürnberg school of glass engravers, father of Georg Schwanhardt the Younger

When was Georg Schwanhardt the Elder born?

Georg Schwanhardt the Elder was born in 1601 in Nuremberg.

When did Georg Schwanhardt the Elder die?

Georg Schwanhardt the Elder died in 1667 in Nuremberg.

What was Georg Schwanhardt the Elder's occupation?

Georg Schwanhardt the Elder was a glass engraver and artist.

What nationality was Georg Schwanhardt the Elder?

Georg Schwanhardt the Elder was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg Schwanhardt the Elder

· Wikidata: Q21546577

· DBpedia: Georg Schwanhardt

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