Konrad Gobel [SEP] date of death
Konrad Gobel
Konrad Gobel (ca. 14981557) was a German master craftsman of bells and other metal castings during the sixteenth century.
Life.
Gobel was born in Frankfurt am Main around 1498. The son of Niklas Gobel, a metal potter () and journeyman's master () from Dinkelsbühl. During the 16th century, the arts and trades blossomed in Frankfurt and in 1528 Konrad Gobel became the leader of the journeyman's association of the town.
Work.
Gobel's workshop produced several unique bells
Decorative Arts, Berlin. He also created the magnificent chandeliers for the West Choir of the Mainz Cathedral, which today no longer exists.
References.
- Rudolf Bergau: "Konrad Gobel" in: "Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB)" Volume 9, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1879, p. 297
External links.
- Konrad Gobel at the German National Library