Christoph Amberger (1505 - 1562)
1505Kaufbeuren, Germany1562Augsburg (Schwaben), GermanyGermany
Christoph Amberger
Christoph Amberger was a German painter of the Renaissance. He is known primarily as a portrait painter and is considered one of the most prominent masters of this genre of his generation.
Amberger built his career in the city of Augsburg, which was then considered one of the cultural centers of Europe. He painted numerous portraits of Augsburg patricians and their wives, prominent scholars, and the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. These works laid the foundation for the artist's success. Amberger also designed the high altar of Augsburg Cathedral.
Date and place of birt: | 1505, Kaufbeuren, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 1562, Augsburg (Schwaben), Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XVI century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Portrait, Religious genre |
Art style: | Mannerism, Renaissance |