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Portrait of a woman (Agnes Dürer) (c.1497) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork “Portrait of a Woman (Agnes Dürer)” is the creation of the eminent Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, dated circa 1497. The genre of the piece is a portrait, which exemplifies the detailed and character-oriented style that flourished during the Northern Renaissance period. This particular work is part of the collection at the Kunsthalle …

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Portrait of Katharina Furlegerin with her Hair Down (1497) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Portrait of Katharina Furlegerin with her Hair Down” was created by the master artist Albrecht Dürer in 1497. It is executed in oil on canvas and is a remarkable representation from the Northern Renaissance period. This portrait is currently housed at Städel, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Characterized by its genre, the painting …

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Map of the Northern Sky with representations of the constellations, decorated with (clockwise) the astronomers Aratus Cilix, Ptolemaeus Aegyptus, Azophi Arabus (Addorrhaman al Sufi) and M. Manlius Romanus, designed by the Nuremberg mathematician and astronomer Konrad Heinfogel (1515) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork is a woodcut titled “Map of the Northern Sky with representations of the constellations” created by Albrecht Dürer in 1515. Designed by the Nuremberg mathematician and astronomer Konrad Heinfogel, it depicts the constellations of the northern hemisphere. The piece is further embellished with representations of four notable astronomers: Aratus Cilix, Ptolemaeus Aegyptus, Azophi …

Map of the Northern Sky with representations of the constellations, decorated with (clockwise) the astronomers Aratus Cilix, Ptolemaeus Aegyptus, Azophi Arabus (Addorrhaman al Sufi) and M. Manlius Romanus, designed by the Nuremberg mathematician and astronomer Konrad Heinfogel (1515) by Albrecht Durer Read More »

Portrait of Bernhard von Reesen (1521) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork “Portrait of Bernhard von Reesen” is a significant piece from the Northern Renaissance period, created in 1521 by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer. Executed in oil on panel, the portrait measures 45.5 by 31.5 centimeters and currently resides in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany. As a genre, it is classified as …

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Portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (1523) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg” is a creation of the esteemed artist Albrecht Dürer, dated to the year 1523. As a seminal figure in the Northern Renaissance art movement, Dürer has imbued this portrait with the characteristic attention to detail of that era. The portrait depicts the Cardinal in an astute …

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St. Anna (Portrait of Agnes Dürer) (c.1519) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “St. Anna (Portrait of Agnes Dürer)” was created by the eminent Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer around the year 1519. This portrait, rendered on paper, exemplifies the Northern Renaissance art movement’s attention to detail and imbues a remarkable sense of realism. Currently, the artwork resides in the Albertina museum located in Vienna, …

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Design for the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg Samson fighting the Philistines by Albrecht Durer

The artwork entitled “Design for the Fugger Chapel in Augsburg Samson fighting the Philistines” is a creation of Albrecht Dürer, a renowned figure of the Northern Renaissance. As a design piece, it showcases Dürer’s adept handling of intricate detail and profound themes drawn from religious narratives. This work of art, belonging to the genre of …

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Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer was a renowned German artist from the Renaissance period, known for his mastery of various mediums such as painting, printmaking, and engraving. Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Dürer’s works often depicted religious subjects, as well as portraits and landscapes. He is considered one of the greatest artists of his time and has had …

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Madonna and child on the grassy bank (1515) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Madonna and Child on the Grassy Bank” is a creation by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer, dated to the year 1515. Epitomizing the Northern Renaissance art movement, this piece is characterized by its religious theme, capturing the sacred and enduring motif of the Madonna with her child. The work is representative of …

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Lion (1494) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Lion” is a striking example of the Northern Renaissance art movement, created by the esteemed artist Albrecht Dürer in the year 1494. Dürer’s animal painting showcases his exceptional skill in portraying the natural world with precise and vivid detail. The artwork presents a solitary lion in a natural landscape, exuding a sense …

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Agnes Durerin in Dutch Tracht (1521) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Agnes Durerin in Dutch Tracht” is a portrait crafted by the esteemed artist Albrecht Durer in the year 1521, amidst the cultural flourishing of the Northern Renaissance. This piece, characterized by its genre as a portrait, reflects the attention to individuality and detail that were hallmarks of the period. In this artwork, …

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A Young Girl of Cologne and Durer’s Wife (1520) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “A Young Girl of Cologne and Durer’s Wife” is an eminent piece by the Northern Renaissance master Albrecht Durer, dating back to the year 1520. Depicted in metalpoint, a medium known for its precision and delicacy, the portrait encapsulates the aesthetic and technical characteristics that define this period of art history. Currently …

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Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (c.1496) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork entitled “Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand” is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer circa 1496 during the Northern Renaissance. This religious painting reflects the genre it embodies, offering a visualization of spiritual narratives that were common in art of that time period. The piece is currently housed in the Albertina, Vienna, Austria. It …

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Portrait of Durer Endres, brother of the painter (1514) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “Portrait of Dürer Endres, brother of the painter” is a creation of Albrecht Dürer, a renowned artist of the Northern Renaissance. Completed in the year 1514, this portrait exemplifies the detail and artistry characteristic of the period. Currently, the artwork is held at the Albertina in Vienna, Austria, and serves as a …

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Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I (1518) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork “Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I” is a significant work by Albrecht Dürer dated 1518. As an exemplar of the Northern Renaissance movement, this portrait stands out for its remarkable detail and realism. Measuring 74 by 61.5 cm, the painting is presently housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. It is a compelling …

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Self-portrait At 22 - 1493 - by Albrecht Durer

Self-portrait At 22 (1493) by Albrecht Durer

Self-portrait (1493) is a painting by Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It is believed to be the earliest self-portrait painted by a Northern artist and was completed when Dürer was only 22 years old. The painting features an arresting directness, capturing the viewer’s attention with its simple composition and naturalistic style. In the self-portrait, Dürer …

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The Paumgartner Altarpiece - c

The Paumgartner Altarpiece (c. 1498-1504) by Albrecht Durer

The Paumgartner Altarpiece is a notable triptych painting by Albrecht Dürer, created between 1498-1504 as commissioned by the Paumgartner family of Nuremberg. The central panel illustrates a nativity scene featuring baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Meanwhile, the wings display Saint George on the left and Saint Eustace on the right. The saints’ faces are donor …

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Portrait Of Hieronymus Holzschuher - 1526 - by Albrecht Durer

Portrait Of Hieronymus Holzschuher (1526) by Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer’s Portrait of Hieronymus Holzschuher is a masterpiece created in 1526, which can be found at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany. Holzschuher was a locally renowned patrician and senator of Nuremberg who championed the reformation movement in the city. The painting is a testament to Dürer’s remarkable talent as a portrait painter and his …

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The Wire-drawing Mill - c

The Wire-drawing Mill (c. 1489) by Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer’s The Wire Drawing Mill is a watercolor painting depicting the modest buildings of a wire-drawing mill situated on the outskirts of Nuremberg. Created in 1489 or 1494, it showcases Durer’s mastery in both composition and perspective control. Despite being famous for his woodcut prints, Durer’s financial success came mainly from painting religious portraits …

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Lamentation For Christ - c

Lamentation For Christ (c. 1500-03) by Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer is a renowned German Renaissance artist known for his skill in woodcuts and oil paintings. His depiction of The Lamentation for Christ, created between 1500-03, is an exemplary artwork from his Large Passion series. The Lamentation portrays mourners grieving over Christ’s body after the crucifixion. This subject has been depicted in various forms …

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Christ as the Man of Sorrows - Durer, Albrecht - c

Christ as the Man of Sorrows (c. 1493) by Albrecht Durer

“Christ as the Man of Sorrows” is a work by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer, created in 1493. The artwork, an oil on panel, is modest in scale, with dimensions of 30 x 19 cm, and belongs to the religious painting genre. Currently, it is preserved within the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Germany. …

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Virgin and Child before an Archway - Durer, Albrecht - c

Virgin and Child before an Archway (c. 1495) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork “Virgin and Child before an Archway” is an exquisite example of Northern Renaissance art by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer. Dating back to 1496, this oil on panel painting measures 48 by 36 centimeters. It belongs to the religious painting genre and is currently held in a private collection. In this solemn portrayal, …

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Christ Among the Doctors - Durer, Albrecht - 1506 - 3

Christ Among the Doctors (1506) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork “Christ Among the Doctors” is a distinguished piece by Albrecht Dürer, completed in 1506. This oil on panel painting is an exemplar of the Northern Renaissance, measuring 80 by 65 centimeters. It falls within the religious painting genre and is currently housed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain. The subject matter reflects …

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Portrait of Michael Wolgemut (1516) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork, “Portrait of Michael Wolgemut,” is an oil on panel painting completed by Albrecht Dürer in 1516. It measures 29 by 27 centimeters and embodies the Northern Renaissance art movement. Characterized as a portrait, the artwork is currently housed at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany. Dürer’s masterful handling of the medium and adherence …

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St. Michael’s fight against the dragon (1498) by Albrecht Durer

The artwork titled “St. Michael’s fight against the dragon” was created by the renowned artist Albrecht Dürer between 1497 and 1498. This work is a woodcut, a testament to Dürer’s mastery of the medium, during the Northern Renaissance period. With dimensions of 39.2 x 28.3 cm, this religious painting is part of Dürer’s “Apocalypse” series, …

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The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin - Durer, Albrecht - c

The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin (c. 1496-97) by Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer’s Seven Sorrows Polyptych is an oil on panel altarpiece that consists of seven panels and features Mary as the Mother of Sorrows. The central picture is currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich, while the other panels are exhibited at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister of Dresden. The altarpiece was created by Dürer …

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Durer, Albrecht - 1498 - 2

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1498) by Albrecht Durer

“The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” created by Albrecht Dürer in 1498, is a seminal woodcut from the Northern Renaissance era, illustrating a religious theme as part of the “Apocalypse” series. Housed at the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin in Germany, this artwork embodies the power and drama characteristic of Dürer’s work and the subject matter’s intense symbolism. …

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The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (1508) by Albrecht Durer

“The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand,” created by Albrecht Durer in 1508, is an oil on panel artwork reflecting the Northern Renaissance art movement. The artwork measures 99 by 87 centimeters and portrays a religious scene. It is currently housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. This genre painting exemplifies Durer’s skill and the …

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Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman (1505) by Albrecht Durer

The oil on panel portrait titled “Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman” is a remarkable artwork by Albrecht Dürer, dating back to the year 1505. This seminal piece embodies the Northern Renaissance art movement and measures 33 cm in height and 25 cm in width. Currently, the portrait graces the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum …

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Audacia - 1986 - by Sigmar Polke

Audacia (1986) by Sigmar Polke

In 1986, Sigmar Polke created a work titled “Audacia.” This piece revisits a subject he had previously explored in a series produced for the West German pavilion of the Venice Biennale that same year. The series, titled “Dürer’s Loops,” references abstract decorative shapes within Albrecht Dürer’s print. Polke was an influential German artist who worked …

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M.C. Escher – Artwork & Bio of the Dutch Lithographer

M.C. Escher was a Dutch printmaker, lithographer, and illustrator born on 17 June 1898 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. At age 5, Escher’s family relocated to Arnheim, where he attended school and took drawing classes. Subsequently, he enrolled at the Haarlem School for Architecture and Decorative Arts to study architecture but later switched to decorative arts. In …

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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner – Artwork & Bio of the German Painter

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner was a German painter born on 6 May 1880 in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. In 1901, Kirchner enrolled at the Dresden Technical High School. His interest in art grew, and he decided to focus primarily on art. In 1905, Kirchner co-founded the Die Brucke artist group with classmates Erich Heckel and Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, intending …

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Black Square and Red Square - Malevich, Kasimir - 1915

Black Square and Red Square (1915) by Kasimir Malevich

Kasimir Malevich’s Black Square and Red Square is a Suprematist masterpiece that was first exhibited at The Last Futurist Exhibition of Paintings 0,10 in Petrograd in 1915. The painting depicts a black square against a white background with a smaller red square within it. Malevich’s intention was to create something more than just an image; …

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Renaissance Art Movement: History, Artwork, Artists

Renaissance art is the decorative, fine, and applied arts produced during the Renaissance, a time in European history. The cornerstone of Renaissance art was Classical antiquity, considered to be the most noble of all historical traditions. The Renaissance period began in Florence, Italy, approximately in the 14th century. Famous supporters of the movement included members …

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