Artist
Valentin Wolgemut
d. 1469
Valentin Wolgemut was an artist.
Valentin Wolgemut was a German painter active until 1469. He is primarily known through his role as the father and teacher of the artist Michael Wolgemut. Historical records document his occupation as an artist and painter, establishing his place within the artistic lineage of the period. While specific dates of his birth remain unrecorded, his professional life is attested by his documented relationship with his son. Through this mentorship, he contributed to the training of a significant figure in German art history. His legacy endures chiefly through this familial and pedagogical connection.