Albrecht Dürer’s Praying Hands: An Icon of Art and Spirituality
In the early 16th century, Albrecht Dürer created Praying Hands (Betende Hände), a pen-and-ink drawing on blue paper he made himself. Originally thought to be a preparatory sketch for Jakob Heller’s Heller Altar, the work highlights Dürer’s skill, which had gained recognition across Europe by his twenties. During his 40-year career, Dürer produced renowned woodcuts … Read more