Portrait Bust of Johann Neudörffer the Younger

Johan Gregor van der Schardt (c. 1530–in or after 1581), terracotta, c. 1570–1580

After he settled in Nuremberg, Van der Schardt, originally from the Low Countries, concentrated on making lifelike painted portrait busts and reliefs of wealthy citizens. Portrayed here is Johann Neudörffer the Younger, the municipal calligrapher and mathematician. He belonged to the city’s cultural elite.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-C-1994-1
  • Dimensionsheight 40.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsterracotta

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