Master of Schloss Lichtenstein
The Master of Schloss Lichtenstein (fl. c. 1430 – 1450) was an Austrian late Gothic painter.
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Works
Nothing is known about who the person was that is today referred to as the Master of Schloss Lichtenstein. The name derives from Lichtenstein Castle in south-western Germany, where two wings of an altarpiece by his hand are located. Twenty-one other panels attributed to his hand and possibly originally even part of the same altarpiece, have been identified. They are today distributed among museums all over the world.[1]
The artist is characterised for working in a transitional style of Gothic, similar to that of his countrymen the Master of the Albrecht Altar and the Viennese Master of the Presentation of Christ (fl. 1420-1440). Influences from Italian Gothic art (from the 14th century) and contemporary art from the Low countries.[1] The Master of Schloss Lichtenstein has been described as one of the most innovative artists of his age.[2]
References
- Campbell, Gordon (ed.) (2009). The Grove Encyclopedia of Northern Renaissance Art. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195334661.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- "The Master of Lichtenstein Castle and his time". Belvedere Palace and Museum, Vienna. Retrieved July 16, 2013.