Urs Graf der Ältere, I.
Born in 1485.
Died in 1528.
Urs Graf the Elder, I. was a multifaceted artist. His activities extended across various fields, including jewellery, drawing, painting, and the design of stained glass.
He also worked as a draughtsman for woodcut and glass painting, while devoting himself to copper engraving. In addition, he worked as a coin engraver and die designer. His oeuvre testifies to great technical diversity and rich creativity, although certain aspects of his career remain uncertain.