Albrecht Durer Collection

Durers world map, 1515. Albrecht Durer (1471- 1528) was a German artist. His skillful use of perspective and mathematical proportions made him one of the outstanding artistic figures of the early

Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
Melencolia I, 1514. Although the title indentifies the subject as melancholy, the means by which Durer demonstrates this emotional state is complex

Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse
A woodcut illustration depicting the Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse, by German artist Albrecht Durer (1471 - 1528) (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Man of Sorrows. Title-page to Small Passion. c1511, (1906). The drawing is held by the British Museum, London. From The Engravings of Albert Durer, by Lionel Cust. [Seeley and Co

Northern hemisphere star chart, 1537
Northern hemisphere star chart, 16th century. Star chart (planisphere) of the northern hemisphere, based on Albrecht Durers star charts of 1515. The illustrations show the constellations

Charlemagne - the first Holy Roman Emperor, published in 1868
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Latin: Carolus Magnus, possibly 742 - 814), King of the Franks from 768 on and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814

Praying Hands, 1508, (1943). Creator: Albrecht Durer
Praying Hands, 1508, (1943). Drawing in the Albertina Museum, Vienna. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings), by Bernhard Degenhart

St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome in his Study, 1514 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Johannes Stabius map of the world, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Johannes Stabius map of the world, 1515, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

Medical prescription, satirical artwork
Medical prescription. Satirical artwork titled Of Prescribing Foolishly, showing a patient in bed with a doctor in a fools hat (right) holding aloft a proposed treatment

Southern hemisphere star chart, 1537
Southern hemisphere star chart, 16th century. Star chart (planisphere) of the southern hemisphere, based on Albrecht Durers star charts of 1515. The illustrations show the constellations

Melencolia I (copy), 1602. Creator: Jan Wierix
Melencolia I (copy), 1602. After Albrecht Durer

Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513

The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Holy Family with the Dragonfly, 1495 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610. Artist: Adam Elsheimer
Tobias and Angel, 1578-1610

Port of Antwerp in 1520. At this time, Antwerp was one of the main financial and trading centres of Western Europe. After a drawing by Albrecht Durer

Study of a Hare, 1502. Artist: Albrecht Durer
Study of a Hare, 1502. Head detail of a Hare. From a private collection

The Four Horsemen, from The Apocalypse, c. 1498. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
The Four Horsemen, from The Apocalypse, c. 1498. In 1498 Durer published a book illustrating the Revelation of John or the Apocalypse of John, the last book of the New Testament

View of Arco, 1495. Artist: Albrecht Durer
View of Arco, 1495. From the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Marcus Manilius, Roman astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Manilius was a Roman author. He wrote a book called Astronomica around the year AD15

The Sea Monster
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Sea Monster, 1498

The Bagpiper, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bagpiper, 1514

The Babylonian Whore, 1498, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Babylonian Whore, 1498, (1936). A scene from the Apocalypse or The Revelations of St. John the Divine. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936

St. Jerome in His Study, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
St. Jerome in His Study, 1514

Knight, death and the devil, 1513 (engraving)
8620210 Knight, death and the devil, 1513 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, UK; (add.info.: Knight, death and the devil, Albrecht Durer, 1513)

Jesus Among the Doctors, 1506. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Jesus Among the Doctors, 1506

The Prodigal Son, c1496. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Prodigal Son, c1496

Madonna Crowned By An Angel, 1520. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Madonna Crowned By An Angel, 1520

The Bagpiper, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bagpiper, 1514

Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08

Sudarium Spread Out By An Angel, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Sudarium Spread Out By An Angel, 1516

The Holy Trinity, 1511. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Holy Trinity, 1511

Christ before Annas. From: The small Passion. c.1508-1509. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Christ before Annas. From: The small Passion. c.1508-1509

Samson fighting with the lion, 1496-1497. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Samson fighting with the lion, 1496-1497

Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Melencolia I, 1514. The standard interpretation highlights the depressive or melancholy state of the human condition, and explains the many important symbols in the print accordingly

Hercules, c.1498. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Hercules, c.1498

The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Virgin on the crescent with a sceptre and a starry crown, 1516. The Virgin stands on a crescent moon, holding Christ in her arms (he holds an apple)

St. Eustace, c.1501. Creator: Albrecht Durer
St. Eustace, c.1501. Showing St Eustace kneeling before a stag with a crucifix between its antlers. St Eustace was a Roman general Placidus who encountered a large stag while out hunting

Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (The large cardinal), 1523. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg (The large cardinal), 1523. Cardinal Albrecht (Albert) of Brandenburg (1490-1545) was Elector and Archbishop of Mainz from 1514 to 1545

Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Nemesis (the Great Fortune), c.1502. A powerful, middle-aged female figure, nude and winged, is placed on a globe and moves suspended between the clouds, overlooking a broad valley landscape

Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving)
7337557 Pair of maps of the Northern and Southern Celestial Hemispheres, 17th century (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); National Maritime Museum, London

Albrecht Durer's Father, After A Painting By Albrecht Durer In 1497 (engraving)
UIG5420389 Albrecht Durer's Father, After A Painting By Albrecht Durer In 1497 (engraving); (add.info.: From The Historic Gallery Of Portraits And Paintings, Published 1808)

Albrecht Durer-Haus, Nuremberg (b/w photo)
8656972 Albrecht Durer-Haus, Nuremberg (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albrecht Durer-Haus (Albrecht Durer's House), Nuremberg, Germany

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669784 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anatomical illustration
2625625 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

Anatomical illustration
2625605 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

Art. The german painter Albrecht Durer. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434709 Art. The german painter Albrecht Durer. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

Anatomical illustration
2625626 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical illustration from Vier Bucher von menschlicher Proportion by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Nuremberg, 1528

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Albrecht Dürer, a renowned German artist of the Renaissance era, left an indelible mark on the art world with his diverse range of works. His contributions spanned across various mediums, from intricate engravings to captivating paintings. One of his notable creations is the Dürer's World Map, crafted in 1515. This map showcased his exceptional skill in cartography and provided a glimpse into the geographical knowledge of that time. In 1514, Dürer produced "Melencolia I, " a mysterious engraving that continues to intrigue viewers even today. With its complex symbolism and enigmatic subject matter, this artwork reflects Dürer's profound intellect and deep contemplation. Another remarkable piece by Dürer is "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. " This woodcut print depicts biblical imagery with meticulous attention to detail and showcases his mastery over composition and storytelling. Dürer's artistic prowess extended beyond religious themes as seen in "The Man of Sorrows" title-page to Small Passion created around 1511. This emotionally charged depiction highlights his ability to evoke empathy through powerful imagery. His talents were not limited to traditional art forms alone; he also ventured into scientific illustrations like the Northern Hemisphere Star Chart from 1537. Through this work, he demonstrated both artistic finesse and scientific accuracy. Amongst his most famous pieces is "Praying Hands, " completed in 1508. These hands symbolize devotion and have become an iconic representation of faith worldwide. Dürer's influence was far-reaching as evidenced by Johannes Stabius' map based on one of his designs from 1515. It speaks volumes about how highly regarded he was among fellow artists during that period. Not only did he excel at creating thought-provoking artworks but also possessed a satirical side as shown through his medical prescription artwork which humorously commented on contemporary practices.