About Michel Erhart
Lived 1440 – 1600. Michel Erhart was a German sculptor and artist.
Michel Erhart ( 1440 to 1445 – after 1522, Ulm) was a German late Gothic sculptor who lived and worked in Ulm.
Life
Erhart visited various regions including Konstanz and the Netherlands as a wandering journeyman before finally settling in Ulm around 1469, where works by him are extant from around 1469–1522. He worked in the workshop of Jörg Syrlin the Elder, as did his sons Gregor Erhart and Bernhard Erhart. After 1474 he apparently had his own workshop with numerous apprentices.
Erhart's style was apparently influenced by Nikolaus Gerhaert.
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Who was Michel Erhart?
German sculptor (15./16. century)
When was Michel Erhart born?
Michel Erhart was born in 1440 in Ulm.
When did Michel Erhart die?
Michel Erhart died in 1600 in Ulm.
What was Michel Erhart's occupation?
Michel Erhart was a sculptor and artist.
What nationality was Michel Erhart?
Michel Erhart was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michel Erhart. https://biography.guide/michel-erhart/
MLA: "Michel Erhart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michel-erhart/.
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