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Tilman Riemenschneider

Also known as: Tilman Riemenschneider; primary name: Riemenschneider, Tilman
Details: individual; sculptor/medallist; carver; German; Male
Life dates: c. 1460-1531
Biography: Sculptor and woodcarver in late 15thC/early 16thC Germany. In 1483 he settled in the city of Würzburg. He quickly rose to prominence and was given the title of ‘Master’. This enabled him to employ apprentices and market his works under his own name.