Description: (Artist)
Hans Baldung Grien, a renowned artist of the German Renaissance and Mannerism periods, was celebrated for his vibrant and imaginative artistic style. Proficient in painting, printing, engraving, drawing, and stained glass art, he had a special fondness for the color green. Influenced by Albrecht Dürer, Baldung developed a unique artistic expression characterized by bold colors and emotive shapes. His extensive portfolio encompassed a variety of works, such as portraits, woodcuts, drawings, tapestries, altarpieces, and stained glass pieces, often inspired by allegorical and mythological themes.