ALBRECHT
DURER was born on May 21st, 1471. Durer was probably the
greatest German painter and printmaker of his time doing
most of his work during the Renaissance era. Despite his
humble beginnings as a goldsmith, Durer had begun an apprenticeship
to the painter and printmaker Michael Wolgumut in 1486.
Beginning in 1490 Durer travelled widely, including many
trips to Italy. During his visit to Venice on his second
Italian trip Durer was especially influenced by Giovanni
Bellini.
Beginning around 1512, Durer became portraitist to the
rich and famous of his time, including Emperor Maximilian,
and Christian II of Denmark. Other sitters included Jacob
Fugger and other prominent merchants, clergy and government
officials. His vast body of work includes altarpieces
and religious works, numerous portraits and self-portraits,
and copper engravings. Durer had an impressive Italian
influence to his work and he was a very intelligent scholarly
man.
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