Christoph Weiditz the Elder
German painter, sculptor, engraver, medallist and goldsmith (1498–1559)
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Summary
Christoph Weiditz the Elder was born on January 1, 1498[1], in Strasbourg[2]. He died on January 1, 1559[3], in Augsburg[4]. He worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], engraver[7], medalist[8], and goldsmith[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 1, 1559[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: artist[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Christoph Weiditz[15]
- Family name: Weiditz[16]
- Given name: Christoph[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
- Commons Creator page: Christoph Weiditz[19]
- Significant person: Johannes Dantiscus[20]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[21]
- Has works in the collection: The Frick Collection[22], National Gallery of Art[23], Art Institute of Chicago[24], Bavarian National Museum[25]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
- Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[27]
- P14750: 554C-E45E-5BE2-22AD-9D07[28]
- P14883: 4162[29]
Why It Matters
Christoph Weiditz the Elder has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Christoph Weiditz the Elder born?
Christoph Weiditz the Elder was born in Strasbourg[2].
Where did Christoph Weiditz the Elder die?
Christoph Weiditz the Elder passed away in Augsburg[4].
What did Christoph Weiditz the Elder do for work?
Christoph Weiditz the Elder worked as a painter[5], sculptor[6], engraver[7], medalist[8], and goldsmith[9].