About Jörg Syrlin the Elder
Lived 1425 – 1491 (aged 65–66). Jörg Syrlin the Elder was a German sculptor and wood sculptor.
Jörg Syrlin the Elder (c. 1425 in Ulm – 1491 in Ulm) was a German sculptor who is considered part of the Ulm school. After his death, his son Jörg Syrlin the Younger took over command of his workshop. His best known works are the carvings for the choir stalls of the Ulm Minster.
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Who was Jörg Syrlin the Elder?
German sculptor (1425–1491)
When was Jörg Syrlin the Elder born?
Jörg Syrlin the Elder was born in 1425 in Ulm.
When did Jörg Syrlin the Elder die?
Jörg Syrlin the Elder died in 1491 in Ulm.
What was Jörg Syrlin the Elder's occupation?
Jörg Syrlin the Elder was a sculptor and wood sculptor.
What nationality was Jörg Syrlin the Elder?
Jörg Syrlin the Elder was German.
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