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Why was Albrecht Dürer called the German Leonardo?
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Albrecht Dürer was called the German Leonardo because, like Leonardo da Vinci, he was a master of many artistic methods and devoted his life to scholarly pursuits. He was more deeply engaged in the pursuits of the era’s Italian painters than any other artist from Northern Europe during his period. Revered for his masterfully detailed prints and drawings, the German artist was driven by boundless curiosity. He mastered many methods and constantly sought out new knowledge. Dürer revolutionized woodcut printmaking as an artform, and his influence over the medium's practitioners has endured for centuries. Find a selection of Albrecht Dürer art on 1stDibs.
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'Adam and Eve Expelled from Eden' by Albrecht Dürer, Woodcut Print
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 18.75" x 15.75" framed, woodblock print was produced by German Renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer, circa 1511. The 5.75" x 4.63" print floats on white mat board and is presented...
Category
16th Century Renaissance Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Ship of Fools Diptych, Old Masters Woodcut and Engraving by Albrecht Dürer
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Albrecht Dürer, German (1471 -1528) - Diptych from First Edition of The Ship of Fools, Year: 1494, Medium: Woodcut and Engraving, Image Size: 7 x 12.25 inches, Frame Size: 10.75 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving, Woodcut
The Large Horse by Albrecht Dürer
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Albrecht Dürer
1471-1528 German
The Large Horse
Dated in the plate on upper margin at center; monogrammed in the plate lower right: AD
Meder state e (of...
Category
16th Century Northern Renaissance Animal Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
The Penance of St. Chrysostom by Albrecht Dürer
By Albrecht Dürer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Albrecht Dürer
1471-1528 German
The Penance of St. Chrysostom
Monogrammed in the plate lower center "AD"
Copper engraving on laid paper
“Whatever was mortal in Albrecht Dürer li...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters More Art
Materials
Copper