Peter Vischer

By Cecil Headlam

Book Overview

Peter Vischer is a biography of the renowned German sculptor of the Renaissance era, Peter Vischer. The book is written by Cecil Headlam and provides a comprehensive account of Vischer's life and works. It covers his early life, his training as a goldsmith, and his eventual rise to fame as a sculptor. The book also delves into the historical context in which Vischer worked, including the religious and political turmoil of the time. The author explores Vischer's most notable works, including his bronze statues of the Apostles and his famous tomb of Emperor Maximilian I. The book also includes numerous illustrations of Vischer's works, providing readers with a visual understanding of his artistic style. Overall, Peter Vischer is a fascinating look into the life and works of one of the most important sculptors of the Renaissance era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163592285
• ISBN13: 9781163592281
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"