Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer, born in 1471 in Nuremberg and died in 1528 in Nuremberg, was a German painter known for his religious and portrait works. His works are celebrated for their refined technique and elegant compositions, capturing the essence of Renaissance spirituality and elegance. Influenced by the German Renaissance tradition and his contemporaries, Dürer's technique involved a dynamic and expressive approach to composition and color, conveying the grace and depth of his subjects. His career was marked by his ability to depict the elegance and drama of his era, making him a celebrated figure in 15th and 16th-century German painting.