Albrecht Dürer: The Master of Engravings

Close-up of Albrecht Dürer's face from his artwork, showcasing intricate details and expressive eyes, set against a background of a Renaissance scene

Albrecht Dürer significantly impacted European art through his mastery of engraving. Dürer’s road to mastery started after a 1494 trip to Italy, where he shifted from religious woodcuts to engraving with a burin. His early engravings, often depicting everyday scenes, lacked the complexity of his later work but displayed bold composition and emerging talent. Let … Read more

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