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Michael Pacher1435– 1498
Northen Renaissance Austrian Painter
St. Augustine and the Devil c.1471 by Michael Pacher
Michael Pacher was born in Tyrol. He
traveled all over Northern Europe as well as France and Italy. He was
welcomed into the studios of some of the most prominent masters of the
Italian Renaissance. Pacher was heavily influenced by the Italian
Painters. His complex religious themed paintings quickly became
acclaimed for their engaging, ethereal beauty and spiritual vibe. Pacher was also know for his distinctive carved altarpieces.
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Martyrdom of St. Lawrence c.1480 by Michael Pacher
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