Peter Vischer

"Peter Vischer" by Cecil Headlam is a historical examination from the early 1900s that focuses on the life and impact of Peter Vischer, a famous German bronze artist who played a key role in the shift from Gothic to Renaissance art in Germany. The narrative highlights Vischer’s importance as a skilled artisan by looking at his projects and those of his family, showing how art changed in Nuremberg. Starting with the early life of Peter's father, Hermann Vischer, the book paints a detailed backdrop of bronze work in 15th-century Germany. Nuremberg, a rich hub for artisans, allows the Vischer family to flourish, influencing in the evolution of bronze art and contributing significantly to the German Renaissance, leading to great works such as the Shrine of St. Sebald.