Ludwig Krug
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Ludwig Krug (c. 1488-1532) was a Nuremberg goldsmith, engraver, and sculptor who created small-scale works in precious metals and stone. A contemporary of Albrecht Dürer, he produced medals, plaquettes, and carved gems in the refined Northern Renaissance tradition.
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About Ludwig Krug
Krug created Renaissance medals, plaquettes, and carved gems in Nuremberg. A contemporary of Dürer, his small-scale metalwork and stone carvings represent the finest Northern European craftsmanship.
His 1518 relief Adam and Eve is held at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Krug was a contemporary of Albrecht Dürer, working in Nuremberg during the same Northern Renaissance flowering of the arts.
Krug worked in the Northern Renaissance tradition, producing medals, plaquettes, and carved gems.
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