Who created "Heilige Floriaan"?

Heilige Floriaan was created by Hans Schäufelein in 1500 - 1550.

When was "Heilige Floriaan" created?

This artwork was created 1500 - 1550.

Is "Heilige Floriaan" in the public domain?

Yes, Heilige Floriaan is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Heilige Floriaan

Hans Schäufelein

1500 - 1550

Medium

paper

Dimensions

288; 198

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

**Heilige Floriaan (Saint Florian)** *Hans Schäufelein, c. 1500–1550* Woodcut on paper, 288 × 198 mm Step into the world of the Northern Renaissance with Schäufelein's *Heilige Floriaan*, a striking woodcut print depicting Saint, the revered patron saint of firefighters and those threatened by fire. Created between 1500 and 1550, this modest yet powerful image on paper captures Schäufelein's mastery as a German printmaker from the Nuremberg school. Influenced by his time in Albrecht Dürer's workshop, Schäufelein infused his works with intricate line work and devotional intensity, making...

About the Artist

Hans Schäufelein · 1480–1540

Hans Schäufelein (c. 1480–c. 1540) was a German painter and graphic artist of the Northern Renaissance whose career placed him at the heart of one of the most dynamic artistic environments in European history. As a young man, he entered the workshop of Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg, an experience that proved decisive: Dürer's meticulous approach to draughtsmanship, his mastery of printmaking, and hi...

Heilige Floriaan

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