Melchior Bocksberger

German painter (1530–1589)
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Summary

Melchior Bocksberger was born on 1530[1] in Salzburg[2]. He died on January 1, 1589[3], in Regensburg[4]. He worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], and printmaker[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Commons category: Melchior Bocksberger[10]
  • Family name: Bocksberger[11]
  • Given name: Melchior[12]
  • Relative: Hans Bocksberger the Younger[13]
  • Student of: Hans Bocksberger the Elder[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[15]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[16]
  • Has works in the collection: Städel Museum[17], Art Institute of Chicago[18], Nationalmuseum[19], Bavarian State Painting Collections[20], Metropolitan Museum of Art[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
  • Artist files at: Frick Art Research Library[23]

FAQs

Where was Melchior Bocksberger born?

Melchior Bocksberger's place of birth was Salzburg[2].

Where did Melchior Bocksberger die?

Melchior Bocksberger died in Regensburg[4].

What did Melchior Bocksberger do for work?

Melchior Bocksberger worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], and printmaker[7].

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    Has works in the collection → Städel Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Nationalmuseum +2
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