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Christoph Jamnitzer (1563-1618) was a German goldsmith, draftsman, and printmaker known for his intricate and fantastical designs. Jamnitzer's work often featured grotesque figures, hybrid animals, and elaborate ornamental details. His engravings were particularly popular for their use in decorative arts, and his designs influenced goldsmiths and other artisans across Europe. He is best known for his "Perspectiva Corporum Regularium" (1568), a treatise on perspective and geometric forms. Jamnitzer's work exemplifies the intricate and often bizarre aesthetic of Mannerist art, which emphasized a playful and intellectual approach to artistic expression.
Born
1563
Died
1618
Die Zeit raubt den Ruhm_ Der geflügelte Chronos hält ei...
Christoph Jamnitzer
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Cup
Christoph Jamnitzer
1849
Neuw: Grotteßken Buch
Christoph Jamnitzer
1610
Four Ovals with Genii, plates from the Neue Grotessken ...
Christoph Jamnitzer
1610
Three Putti with a Dead Bull
Christoph Jamnitzer
1610
A fantastic chandelier with burning candles and arabesq...
Christoph Jamnitzer
1610
Putti with Sea Monsters, plates from the Neue Grotesske...
Christoph Jamnitzer
1610
Narcissus at the Source
Christoph Jamnitzer
1600
Jonge zeemeerman (?) op een zeemonster
Christoph Jamnitzer
1596
Landschap met een ruitergevecht tussen twee putti
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591
Leeuwenkop tussen twee gekrulde slangen
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591
Gehurkte naakte vrouw met klauwen, tussen voluten
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591
Ovale cartouche met een landschap in een omlijsting van...
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591
Landschap met drie putti die een balspel spelen
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591
Landschap met vier putti
Christoph Jamnitzer
1591