Hans Multscher
German sculptor blending Northern styles
Hans Multscher 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.
Artworks by this artist (7 total)
- Christ before Pilate; The Wings of the Wurzach Altar (upper right) 1437
- Adoration of the Magi; The Wings of the Wurzach Altar 1437
- The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1437
- Christ on the Mount of Olives (Wurzach altarpiece) 1437
- The descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost); The Wings of the Wurzach Altar (left panel) 1437
- The death of Mary; The Wings of the Wurzach Altar, right panel 1437
- Jesus Christ Bearing the Cross; The Wings of the Wurzach Altar (lower left) 1437