Author: MASTER OF MESSKIRCH. Moraht-Fromm, Anna & Hans Westhoff.
Title: Der Meister von Messkirch. Forschungen zur südwestdeutschen Malerei des 16. Jahrhunderts.
Description: Ulm, Su¨ddeutsche Verlagsgesellschaft, 1997. 271 pp. 107 col,. ills & 64 b./w. ills. Orig. hardcover (pictorial boards). - Spine discol. Presents a catalogue raisonné of the paintings and drawings of the Master of Messkirch (1488 - 1565), identified by the author as Joseph of Balingen. Preceeded by an introductory section dealing with the Master's life and work, the catalogue is divided into three sections: religious paintings (no. 1 - 39), portraits (no. 40 - 41), and drawings (no. 42 - 43). Supplementing this is a catalogue of 9 works belonging to the circle or followers of the Master. A bibliography and list of catalogs is appended.

Keywords: German art 16th century Duitse kunst 16e eeuw