Saint StephenTilman Riemenschneider · 1505

  • Creation date1505
  • MuseumGermanisches Nationalmuseum

Tilman Riemenschneider (1460 – 1531)

Tilman Riemenschneider (1460-1531): German sculptor bridging Gothic & Renaissance styles. Master of woodcarving, renowned for expressive religious works and his involvement in the Peasants' War.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Saint Stephen
  • Artist: Tilman Riemenschneider
  • Year: 1505
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Germanisches Nationalmuseum
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What aliases or alternate names does Tilman Riemenschneider have?

Other names recorded for Tilman Riemenschneider, creator of "Saint Stephen", include Tilman Reimenschneider.

Does "Saint Stephen" by Tilman Riemenschneider use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

In "Saint Stephen", a bold contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.

What underlying hue runs through "Saint Stephen" by Tilman Riemenschneider?

"Saint Stephen" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.

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