1250–1301

Master of Vyšší Brod

The Master of Vyšší Brod is the conventional name for an unknown Czech artist active in the 1340s–1350s. Born in 1250 and died in 1301, he is known for works related to the Vyšší Brod Altarpiece, though his exact name remains unknown.

Master of Vyšší Brod
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Biography

The Master of Vyšší Brod is a conventional name assigned to an unknown Czech artist active during the 1340s to 1350s. Little is known about his life. He was born in 1250 and died in 1301. His artistic skill is reflected in works associated with the Vyšší Brod Altarpiece. The artist's precise identity has not been established, a common situation for many medieval masters. In scholarly and art historical literature, this name is used to identify the author of works linked to the Vyšší Brod Altarpiece. The Master is regarded as a significant figure in 14th-century Czech art and represents an important phase in the development of medieval painting in the region of present-day Czech Republic.

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Albrecht Dürer. Justice

Albrecht Dürer

Justice, 1499

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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Master of Vyšší Brod; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.

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