Daniel Hopfer; David Funck

Daniel Hopfer and David Funck were printmakers active during the first quarter of the 16th century, documented as working between 1500 and 1525. Their output, preserved primarily through prints, demonstrates skill across several distinct genres, including narrative, ornamental design, and genre scenes.

The known body of work includes five prints currently represented in museum collections, confirming the historical significance of Daniel Hopfer; David Funck prints. These works are held by institutions such as the National Gallery of Art.

Their printmaking explored both figurative and decorative subjects. Notable titles held in collections include the mythological and allegorical studies Ornament with Sirens and Ornament with Genius, the narrative scene Bolikana and Markolfus, and the genre print Soldier Embracing a Woman. Furthermore, their work included detailed functional designs for applied arts, such as the architectural study Ornamental Design for Coffered Ceiling and Two Candelabrum Designs.

Due to the period of their activity, the surviving catalog of their images largely rests in the public domain, allowing for widespread access to historical resources. Today, many of these historical artworks are reproduced as high-quality prints for scholarly research and exhibition.