Erasmus Grasser (1450 – 1515): Sculptor of Munich’s Soul Erasmus Grasser, born around 1450 in Schmiedenhofen, Bavaria, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning artistic landscape of early Renaissance Germany. His legacy resides primarily within Munich, where he crafted monumental sculptures that continue to inspire awe and illuminate our understanding of humanist ideals and artistic innovation. While biographical details remain so…