Johann Parler
Johann Parler the Younger (
Johann Parler was born in Prague where he received his education. He worked alongside his father and older brother Wenzel Parler on St. Vitus. In 1398, he was first mentioned as the cathedral's master builder (German: Dombaumeister). After his father died in 1399, Johann continued work on St. Vitus Cathedral. He oversaw construction of the South Tower and was probably the designer of the tracery balustrade, which completes the facade.[1]
He then moved to
References
- ^ Schock-Werner, Barbara (2001), "Parler, Johann", Neue Deutsche Biographie (in German), vol. 20, Berlin: Duncker & Humblot, p. 73; (full text online)
- ^ J. Chyský, M. Skalník, Vl. Adamec (1965) A Guide to Czechoslovakia (Artia, Prague) p129
- ^ "Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 22 Jan 2017.
Further reading
D. Libal (1978). "Die Baukunst" (in German). DIE PARLER und der schöne Stil 1350-1400. Europäische Kunst unter den Luxemburgern. Führer zur Ausstellung von Uwe Westfehling. ed. v. A. Legner. Köln: Schnütgen-Museum und Außenreferat der Museen der Stadt Köln 2. pp. 619-21.
External links
- Johann Parler at archINFORM. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
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