Albrecht Dürer
German painter, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist (1471-1528)
Albrecht Dürer was born on May 21, 1471 (Julian calendar) in Nuremberg and died on April 6, 1528 (Julian calendar) in Nuremberg, aged 56. Recorded occupations: painter, printmaker, mathematician, illuminator, copper engraver and art theorist. Country of citizenship: Duchy of Bavaria. Associated movement: German Renaissance. Fields of work: painting. Notable works include “Melencolia I”, “Adoration of the Magi”, “Self-Portrait with Fur-Trimmed Robe”, “Adam and Eve”, “Feast of the Rosary” and “Praying Hands”.
- Born
- May 21, 1471 (Julian calendar) · Nuremberg
- Died
- April 6, 1528 (Julian calendar) · Nuremberg
- Age at death
- 56
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Bavaria
- Occupations
- painter, printmaker, mathematician, illuminator, copper engraver, art theorist
- Movements
- German Renaissance
- Notable works
- Melencolia I, Adoration of the Magi, Self-Portrait with Fur-Trimmed Robe, Adam and Eve, Feast of the Rosary, Praying Hands
- Wikipedia editions
- 164 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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