About Hans Multscher
Lived 1400 – 1467. Hans Multscher was a German sculptor, painter, carver and wood carver, known for International Gothic and Realist visual arts.
Hans Multscher (ca. 1400–1467) was a German sculptor and painter.
Multscher was born in Reichenhofen (today Leutkirch im Allgäu).
He made himself acquainted with new artistic styles from northern France and the Netherlands, and became a free citizen of the city of Ulm in 1427. There, he married Adelheid Kitzin the same year. He ran his own business as a painter and sculptor, together with his brother Heinrich Multscher.
Multscher died in Ulm.
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Who was Hans Multscher?
German sculptor and painter (c. 1400–1467)
When was Hans Multscher born?
Hans Multscher was born in 1400 in Leutkirch im Allgäu.
When did Hans Multscher die?
Hans Multscher died in 1467 in Ulm.
What was Hans Multscher's occupation?
Hans Multscher was a sculptor, painter, carver and wood carver.
What was Hans Multscher known for?
Hans Multscher was known for International Gothic and Realist visual arts.
What nationality was Hans Multscher?
Hans Multscher was German.
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