Swiss Renaissance painter and printmaker (1485-1528)
1485 — 1528
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss Renaissance painter and printmaker (1485-1528)
Born
January 1, 1485
Died
1528 (age ~43)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
goldsmith, engraver, painter
1485
Born in Solothurn (1485-01-01)
1528
Died in Basel
Frequently Asked Questions
Urs Graf senior is Swiss Renaissance painter and printmaker (1485-1528). Born in 1485.
The name Urs means "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is of German origin.
Urs Graf senior was born on January 1, 1485.
Urs Graf senior died in 1528, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare
The name Urs is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Urs
Urs — January 1, 1485
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Would you name your baby Urs?
Guestbook
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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