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Overall size is 14 X 18 , Image size is 8 X 12.
PRAYING HANDS by Albrecht Durer
Born in N�rnberg as the third son of the Hungarian goldsmith Albrecht D�rer. Began as an apprentice to his father in 1485, but his earliest known work, one of his many self portraits, was made in 1484. Died in N�rnberg in 1528.
In Venice, I am treated as a nobleman. . . . Here I really am somebody, whereas at home I am just a hack," lamented Albrecht Durer about Germany's medieval conception of artists. Italian Renaissance ideas first came north in a powerful way through Durer, who trained in Nuremberg as a goldsmith, painter, and woodcutter. After visiting Venice in 1495, Durer intensely studied mathematics, geometry, Latin, and humanist literature. He expressed himself primarily through prints; painting was less profitable, and Lutheran church reformers disdained most religious artworks. Durer's paintings are few and more traditional than his engravings and woodcuts. In 1498 he published the first book entirely produced by an artist, The Apocalypse, fourteen woodcuts illustrating the Book of Revelation. Its vivid imagery, masterly draftsmanship, and complex iconography established his reputation.
During 1513 and 1514 D�rer created the greatest of his copperplate engravings: the Knight, St. Jerome in His Study, and Melencolia I--all of approximately the same size, about 24.5 by 19.1 cm (9.5 by 7.5 inches). The extensive, complex, and often contradictory literature concerning these three engravings deals largely with their enigmatic, allusive, iconographic details. Although repeatedly contested, it probably must be accepted that the engravings were intended to be interpreted together. There is general agreement, however, that D�rer, in these three master engravings, wished to raise his artistic intensity to the highest level, which he succeeded in doing. Finished form and richness of conception and mood merge into a whole of classical perfection.
This art print is new and in perfect condition. Published on a special paper. Direct from the original publisher. If you are familiar with art prints you will know I am offering a fine print at a surprisingly low wholesale price.
This print will look good in many places. Suitable for framing!!
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- Print is in stock and ready to ship. BIN # 29-3-5
Price: $6.99
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