Jörg Schweiger
Born in 1470.
Died in 1533.
Jörg Schweiger was an artist whose activity extended across several disciplines, notably goldsmithing, printmaking and drawing. He established contacts with Holbein’s workshop in Augsburg, testifying to his integration into an influential artistic network. On 7 March 1507, he was admitted to the guild of craftsmen in Basel, a recognition of his professional status.
In 1518, he stood surety for the admission of Ambrosius Holbein as a citizen, thereby highlighting his role within the artistic community of his time.