Master W. B.

Master W. B. (fl. late 15th century in Mainz) was an anonymous German painter, engraver, and stained glass designer of the late Gothic era. He has been tentatively identified as Wolfgang Beurer, about whom very little is known.

Stained glass window from the Marienkirche in Hanau, attributed to Master W. B. The windows were heavily damaged by World War II bombing.

References

• Schmidt, Hans M.; J. P. Filedt Kok. "Masters, anonymous, and monogrammists." In Grove Art Online. Oxford Art Online, (accessed January 27, 2012; subscription required).
• Shestack, Alan (1971). Master LCz and Master WB. New York City: Collectors Editions. ISBN 0-87681-049-0.

External links

• Entry for Wolfgang Beurer on the Union List of Artist Names
• Information about Master W. B. from the Dommuseum Mainz (in German)