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Melchior Lorck
died 1583
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryMelchior Lorck was a Renaissance painter, draughtsman, and printmaker of Danish-German origin. He produced the most thorough visual record of the life and customs of Turkey in the 16th century that is to this day a unique source. He was also the first Danish artist of whom a substantial biography is reconstructable and a substantial body of artworks is attributable.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1527
Date of death
November 30, 1579
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