About Master of the Berswordt Altar
Master of the Berswordt Altar was a painter.
The Descent from the Cross (c. 1375–1400), 94 × 60.3 cm. Currently located in the Marienkirche, Dortmund
The Master of the Berswordt Altar (sometimes called the Master of the Crucifixion in the Marienkirche at Dortmund) was a German painter active in the area around Dortmund during the 14th and 15th centuries. A number of works around Westphalia, including one in Bielefeld, are attributed to him. His altar, which he is named after, is in the Marienkirche, Dortmund.
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Berswordt-Meister, fl. Meister des Berswordt-Altars, Meister des Berswordt-Retabels, Meister des Kreuzigungsaltars in der Dortmunder Marienkirche, Meister des Kreuzigungsaltars in der Dortmunder MarienkircheRelated people
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