Albrecht Dürer, born in 1471 in Nuremberg, Germany, is a towering figure in the history of art, renowned for his contributions as a painter, printmaker, and theorist. His works are pivotal in ...

In July 1520, Albrecht Dürer, the most famous German painter of his time, left his native Nuremberg, accompanied by his wife and his maid, to attend the coronation of Charles V in Aachen. He was ...

This beautifully presented new exhibition – hosted by the National Galleries of Scotland at the Royal Scottish Academy – features some 50 drawings and watercolours spanning the 16th to 18th ...

Albrecht Dürer Albrecht Dürer, born in Nuremberg, Germany in 1471, was a seminal figure in the Northern Renaissance. He trained as a goldsmith and later as a painter and printmaker.

Art History To Celebrate Albrecht Dürer’s 550th Birthday, Here Are 3 Fascinating Facts to Change the Way You See His Legendary Self-Portrait One of the most famous self-portraits of all time is ...

The initials A.D. at the bottom of the drawing were “rather a tell,” he said. “No, you have an Albrecht Dürer engraving,” Mr. Schorer replied, as he would later recount.

Ed Simon February 25, 2024 Albrecht Dürer, “Self-Portrait at 28” (1500), oil on lime, 26 2/5 x 19 1/5 inches; held by Alte Pinakothek, München, Germany (image via Wikimedia Commons) ...

The show, “Albrecht Dürer: Master Drawings, Watercolors, and Prints From the Albertina,” opened last week, will close June 9 and will not be shown anywhere else.

Follow John Williams on Twitter: @johnwilliamsnyt. Albert and the Whale: Albrecht Dürer and How Art Imagines Our World By Philip Hoare Illustrated. 296 pages. Pegasus Books. $28.95.

Albrecht Dürer was perhaps the most accomplished artist of the Northern Renaissance, the creator of stunning paintings like “Self-Portrait” and exquisite prints like “Melancholia I.” He ...

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on "The Virgin and Child with a Flower on a Grassy Bank," by Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. The previously unknown drawing was unveiled this week in London.