Martin Schongauer

Tyyli: Northern Renaissance;

paikka: Augsburg

Syntynyt: 1450

kuolema: 1491

Elämäkerta:

Early Life and Training

, a renowned Alsatian engraver and painter, was born in Colmar, Alsace, around 1450. He was the third of four or five sons of Caspar Schongauer, a goldsmith from Augsburg who had moved to Colmar about 1440. Caspar's profession as a goldsmith likely influenced Martin's early training in engraving, a skill distinct and difficult, often used on metal vessels.

University and Artistic Development

Schongauer was sent to the University of Leipzig in 1465, but he left after a year, suggesting that his true calling was not in academia. Instead, he trained as a painter with Caspar Isenmann, a neighbour and local master influenced by Early Netherlandish painting, particularly Rogier van der Weyden.

Artistic Style and Influences

Schongauer's style shows no trace of Italian influence but a clear, organised Gothic, drawing from both German and Early Netherlandish painting. His engravings, numbering 116, are attributed to him based on his monogram, with many also being copied by other artists, as was common in the period.

Notable Works and Legacy

* Martin Schongauer's Madonna of the Rose Bower, displayed in the church in Colmar, is a workshop production from 1471. * The Museum Collection Georg Schäfer (Schweinfurt, Germany) has an impressive collection of 19th-century paintings by German-speaking artists. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BS4H](https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BS4H) * The Unterlinden Museum in Colmar features a large collection of artworks, including the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3CEAX](https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3CEAX)

• Martin Schongauer was a significant engraver and painter, with his work widely known in Germany, Italy, England, and Spain.
• Vasari noted that Michelangelo copied one of his engravings, in the Trial of Saint Anthony.
• Schongauer's style is characterised by a clear, organised Gothic, drawing from both German and Early Netherlandish painting.

Conclusion

, an Alsatian engraver and painter, left an indelible mark on the art world with his engravings and paintings. His work, though lesser-known compared to some of his contemporaries, is a testament to the enduring power of Gothic art.

• View more works by Martin Schongauer at [https://Wikioo.org/@/Martin-Schongauer](https://Wikioo.org/@/Martin-Schongauer)
• Explore the Museum Collection Georg Schäfer (Schweinfurt, Germany) and its collection of 19th-century paintings. [https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BS4H](https://Wikioo.org/@@/A@D3BS4H)