Wenzel Jamnitzer
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| - | '''Wenzel Jamnitzer''' (sometimes '''Jamitzer''', or '''Wenzel ''Gemniczer''''') born [[1507]]/[[1508]] in Vienna, died [[December 19]], [[1585]], in [[Nürnberg]]) was an German [[etcher]] and [[goldsmith]], who worked in [[Nuremberg]]; the best known [[goldsmith]] of his era. He is known for his [[polyhedra]]. | + | '''Wenzel Jamnitzer''' (sometimes '''Jamitzer''', or '''Wenzel ''Gemniczer''''') (1507/1508 – December 19, 1585) was a [[Northern Mannerist]] [[goldsmith]], artist, and [[printmaker]] in [[etching]], who worked in [[Nuremberg]]. He was the best known German goldsmith of his era, and court goldsmith to a succession of [[Holy Roman Emperors]]. |
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| + | A native of [[Vienna]], Jamnitzer was a member of a [[Moravian German]] family which, for more than 160 years, had produced works under the names ''Jamnitzer, Jemniczer, Gemniczer, and Jamitzer''. Wenzel, with his brother [[Albrecht Jamnitzer|Albrecht]], was trained by his father [[Hans Jamnitzer, the Elder|Hans the Elder]]. | ||
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| + | Jamnitzer worked as a court goldsmith for all the German emperors of his era, including [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V]], [[Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand I]], [[Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor|Maximilian II]], and [[Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor|Rudolf II]]. Also, he probably invented an [[embossing]] machine. | ||
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| + | In 1534, Jamnitzer settled in Nuremberg. He made [[vase]]s and [[jewelry box]]es with great skill, in a style based on that of the [[Italian Renaissance]]. Besides precious metals, he incorporated [[hardstone]]s, shells, [[coral]]s, and small birds' [[egg (biology)|eggs]] in his works. | ||
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| + | In 1543 he was appointed as a coin and seal die-cutter by the city of Nuremberg. In 1552, he became master of the city mint. | ||
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| + | Jamnitzer performed scientific studies to improve the technical knowledge of his guild. In 1568 he published ''Perspectiva Corporum Regularium'' (Perspective of regular solids), a book remembered for its engravings of [[polyhedra]]. This book was based on Plato's [[Timaeus (dialogue)|Timaeus]] and [[Euclid]]'s [[Euclid's Elements|Elements]], and it contained 120 forms based on the [[Platonic solid]]s. | ||
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| + | From 1573, Jamnitzer represented the Goldsmiths on the Nuremberg city council. From 1571 to 1576, he worked with [[Johan Gregor van der Schardt]], a sculptor. | ||
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| + | His son [[Hans Jamnitzer]] (1539–1603) and grandson [[Christof Jamnitzer]] (1563–1618) continued his business. | ||
| + | Wenzel Jamnitzer died on December 19, 1585 and was buried in [[St. John's Cemetery in Nuremberg]] (grave No. 664). His grave is decorated in bronze and has an epitaph by [[Jost Amman]], an artist known for his [[woodcuts]]. | ||
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| + | Examples of his work can be seen in Vienna, the [[Louvre]], and the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] in London, and elsewhere. Many of his works were probably melted down during the [[Thirty Years' War]]. | ||
| - | Examples of his work can be seen in the [[Louvre]] gallery in France and the [[Victoria and Albert Museum]] in [[London]]. | ||
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Wenzel Jamnitzer (sometimes Jamitzer, or Wenzel Gemniczer) (1507/1508 – December 19, 1585) was a Northern Mannerist goldsmith, artist, and printmaker in etching, who worked in Nuremberg. He was the best known German goldsmith of his era, and court goldsmith to a succession of Holy Roman Emperors.
A native of Vienna, Jamnitzer was a member of a Moravian German family which, for more than 160 years, had produced works under the names Jamnitzer, Jemniczer, Gemniczer, and Jamitzer. Wenzel, with his brother Albrecht, was trained by his father Hans the Elder.
Jamnitzer worked as a court goldsmith for all the German emperors of his era, including Charles V, Ferdinand I, Maximilian II, and Rudolf II. Also, he probably invented an embossing machine.
In 1534, Jamnitzer settled in Nuremberg. He made vases and jewelry boxes with great skill, in a style based on that of the Italian Renaissance. Besides precious metals, he incorporated hardstones, shells, corals, and small birds' eggs in his works.
In 1543 he was appointed as a coin and seal die-cutter by the city of Nuremberg. In 1552, he became master of the city mint.
Jamnitzer performed scientific studies to improve the technical knowledge of his guild. In 1568 he published Perspectiva Corporum Regularium (Perspective of regular solids), a book remembered for its engravings of polyhedra. This book was based on Plato's Timaeus and Euclid's Elements, and it contained 120 forms based on the Platonic solids.
From 1573, Jamnitzer represented the Goldsmiths on the Nuremberg city council. From 1571 to 1576, he worked with Johan Gregor van der Schardt, a sculptor.
His son Hans Jamnitzer (1539–1603) and grandson Christof Jamnitzer (1563–1618) continued his business. Wenzel Jamnitzer died on December 19, 1585 and was buried in St. John's Cemetery in Nuremberg (grave No. 664). His grave is decorated in bronze and has an epitaph by Jost Amman, an artist known for his woodcuts.
Examples of his work can be seen in Vienna, the Louvre, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and elsewhere. Many of his works were probably melted down during the Thirty Years' War.
