How Tilman Riemenschneider became mayor of Würzburg
Tilman Riemenschneider is known far beyond Franconia as a picture carver, as the “prudent and wise master”, just as an outstanding Main Franconian artist from around 1500. Meanwhile, Riemenschneider not only directed the largest late medieval carving workshop in Würzburg. Rather, he was also politically active, that is, as a wealthy citizen, he held top … Read more