Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer, born on May 21, 1471 in Nuremberg, was not only an important painter of the Renaissance, but also an outstanding graphic artist and art theorist. His father, a goldsmith, introduced him to the world of art at an early age. Dürer completed an apprenticeship with his father before entering the workshop of the Nuremberg painter Michael Wolgemut. This period allowed him to hone his skills in woodcut techniques and engraving, later making him one of the leading artists in these media. His travels to Italy, especially between 1494 and 1495 and from 1505 to 1507, had a lasting influence on his artistic development. There he came into contact with the Italian Renaissance and its protagonists, which enriched his works with a perspective and sense of proportion unrivaled in the Northern Renaissance.

Dürer's work is characterized by a deep religious conviction and a strong interest in science and mathematics, which is reflected in the precision of his artworks. He was a pioneer in self-portraiture and self-marketing by establishing himself as a brand - a practice that was not yet common in the art world of his time. His ability to depict human emotions and nature with meticulous accuracy made him one of the most important artists of the Renaissance. Dürer was also an esteemed theorist whose writings on perspective, proportion and human proportions continue to influence the art world today.

Interesting fact:

Perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of Dürer's life is his friendship with Leonardo da Vinci. Although there is no direct evidence of a meeting, they exchanged artwork and ideas. Dürer was so impressed by da Vinci's work that he incorporated some of his techniques and concepts into his own works. This artistic connection across the boundaries of the European art scene of the time shows the profound mutual appreciation and influence that these titans of the Renaissance had on one another.

Important works of art & images by Albrecht Dürer:

1. Self-portrait (1498)
2. The Rhinoceros (1515)
3. Melencolia I (1514)
4. Knight, Death and the Devil (1513)
5. The Hare (1502)
6. Adam and Eve (1504)
7. The large patch of lawn (1503)
8. The Four Apostles (1526)
9. The Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1498)
10. Praying Hands (1508)