VAN DER KORST. Die-sinker and Mint-master at Weilburg, 1749-1754.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Mint master:
In medieval and early modern Germany, the Münzmeister ("mint master", the Latin term is monetarius) was the director or administrator of a mint, a moneyer with responsibility for the minting of coins, or specie. His duties were defined differently at different locations and ages.
PFRÜNDT, GEORG (2.)
PFRÜNDT, GEORG (Germ.). Sculptor, Modeller in wax, Medallist, and Gem-engraver at Ratisbon ; born in Bavaria, 1603; pupil of L. Kern and Vest; died at Durlach, 1663. He appears to have resided for some time at Lyons, where his daughter Anna Maria P. was born in 1642, and is said to have worked at Paris under Varin until 1646, and later at various South German minor Courts, staying in turn at Durlach, Heidelberg, Mergentheim, Salzburg (1650- 1654), Stuttgart, &c. By Pfründt are no doubt also, acc...
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PFRÜNDT, GEORG (Germ.). Sculptor, Modeller in wax, Medallist, and Gem-engraver at Ratisbon ; born in Bavaria, 1603; pupil of L. Kern and Vest; died at Durlach, 1663. He appears to have resided for some time at Lyons, where his daughter Anna Maria P. was born in 1642, and is said to have worked at Paris under Varin until 1646, and later at various South German minor Courts, staying in turn at Durlach, Heidelberg, Mergentheim, Salzburg (1650- 1654), Stuttgart, &c. By Pfründt are no doubt also, acc...
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PHIDIAS
PHIDIAS or PHEIDIAS (Greek). Gem-engraver of ancient Greek times (IIIrd century B.C.). The inscription ?EI?IA? E?OEl occurs on a jacinth in the British Museum, representing a youthful male figure, stooping to r. and fastening sandal on left foot, which is raised on rock, — reminding one of the Munich statue known under the name of Jason or Alexander (cf. Raspe, pl. 52, n° 9277). This gem has been doubted, but modern critics, including the late Prof. Furtwängler, are absolutely convinced of it...
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PHIDIAS or PHEIDIAS (Greek). Gem-engraver of ancient Greek times (IIIrd century B.C.). The inscription ?EI?IA? E?OEl occurs on a jacinth in the British Museum, representing a youthful male figure, stooping to r. and fastening sandal on left foot, which is raised on rock, — reminding one of the Munich statue known under the name of Jason or Alexander (cf. Raspe, pl. 52, n° 9277). This gem has been doubted, but modern critics, including the late Prof. Furtwängler, are absolutely convinced of it...
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PHIDIAS (2.)
PHIDIAS or PHEIDIAS (Greek). The greatest Sculptor and Statuary of ancient Greece, born at Athens, where he died in 432 B.C. He flourished in the time of Pericles, under whom he was appointed to direct the works of art projected to the beautifying of the city, and commissioned to execute certain of these works himself. He superintended the erection of the Parthenon, much of which he himself adorned. The most famous of his statues were one of Athene, of ivory and gold, for the Parthenon, and hi...
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PHIDIAS or PHEIDIAS (Greek). The greatest Sculptor and Statuary of ancient Greece, born at Athens, where he died in 432 B.C. He flourished in the time of Pericles, under whom he was appointed to direct the works of art projected to the beautifying of the city, and commissioned to execute certain of these works himself. He superintended the erection of the Parthenon, much of which he himself adorned. The most famous of his statues were one of Athene, of ivory and gold, for the Parthenon, and hi...
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PHILEMON
PHILEMON (Greek). Gem-engraver of Graeco-Roman times (Ist century B.C.) The signature ?I?HMONOC : occurs in the field of an intaglio in the Vienna Museum collection, representing Theseus in front of the gate of the Labyrinth where he has slain the Minotaur (illustrated). M. Babelon calls this "one of the most remarkable productions in the glyptic art of the first century before Christ", and Prof. Furtwängler remarks : " Das Bild gehört überhaupt zu den besten der signierten Arbeiten dieser Perio...
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PHILEMON (Greek). Gem-engraver of Graeco-Roman times (Ist century B.C.) The signature ?I?HMONOC : occurs in the field of an intaglio in the Vienna Museum collection, representing Theseus in front of the gate of the Labyrinth where he has slain the Minotaur (illustrated). M. Babelon calls this "one of the most remarkable productions in the glyptic art of the first century before Christ", and Prof. Furtwängler remarks : " Das Bild gehört überhaupt zu den besten der signierten Arbeiten dieser Perio...
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