Albrecht Dürer

Dürer combined Northern precision with Renaissance ideas, producing prints that felt both scientific and poetic.

Life and context

Dürer combined Northern precision with Renaissance ideas, producing prints that felt both scientific and poetic.

Style and intention

Meticulous line, symbolic detail, and strong geometry.

Contributions and techniques

Elevated engraving and woodcut to fine art status across Europe.

Engraving, woodcut, and careful linear design.

Key works in Explainary

Associated movements