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German
Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd
Renaissance, Mannerism
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The two artists developed a close relationship; Baldung even managed Dürer’s workshop during his master’s sojourn to Venice. However, while deeply influenced by Dürer—evident in early works showcasing precise draftsmanship and Northern realism—Baldung quickly began to forge his own artistic identity. Born around 1485 in the Free Imperial City of Schwäbisch Gmünd, nestled within the rolling hills of Bavaria, Germany, he was the son of Johann Baldung, a university-educated jurist who held the office of legal adviser to the Bishopric of Strasbourg, Albert of Bavaria, from 1492, and Margarethe Herlin, daughter of Arbogast Herlin.
Pupil of Albrecht Dürer #3