By Jost Amman

Jost Amman is one of the most prolific illustrators of the 16th century. Born in Zurich in 1539, he was the son of a teacher of a local renowned college, but preferred to follow his artistic inclination rather than becoming a scholar himself. His apprenticeship was carried out partly in Switzerland and, probably, in France too, as suggested by his early designs. In 1562 he settled in Nuremberg, where he worked for publisher L.Heussler. His works include portraits, illustrations for books on various themes, ornamental designs, stained glass windows, jewelry, [etc…]http://www.spamula.net/blog/2004/05/

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