About Hans Zürn the Elder
Lived 1555 – 1631 (aged 75–76). Hans Zürn the Elder was a German sculptor and artist.
Hans Zürn the Elder (born between 1555 and 1560, died after 1631) was a German sculptor and father of the famous Upper Swabian Zürn family of sculptors.
Career
He received his training as a sculptor around 1560 in Bad Buchau. He may have been a student of Jakob Grangler. From 1582 he was a citizen and master sculptor in Bad Waldsee. Hans Zürn the Elder was a teacher of his six sons, including David, Hans the Younger, Martin, and Michael the Elder.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hans Zürn the Elder?
German sculptor (c. 1555–after 1631)
When was Hans Zürn the Elder born?
Hans Zürn the Elder was born in 1555.
When did Hans Zürn the Elder die?
Hans Zürn the Elder died in 1631.
What was Hans Zürn the Elder's occupation?
Hans Zürn the Elder was a sculptor and artist.
What nationality was Hans Zürn the Elder?
Hans Zürn the Elder was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hans Zürn the Elder
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