Albrecht Durer
Albrecht Durer was born in Nurembourg in May 21, 1471. His father, Albrecht Durer was a goldsmith, he had come from Germany to Nurembourg in 1455 and married Barbara Holper. ... Albrecht was his fathers third son. Albrecht had three brothers named Laszlo, Albrecht, and Ajtos. Albrecht was helped and learned from his father at the age of 13. ... In Wolgemuts shop Albrecht learned the basics of drawing, painting, and wood cutting. Albrecht also helped Wolgemut make some illustrations for books. Albrecht spent so much time with him he called him his second father. ... On the way there Albrecht found out the master had died. When Albrecht arrived, Schongauer s brothers showed him prints, drawings, and engravings from the Schongauer s workshop. ... Albrecht then went to Basel to stay with another brother of Schongauer, who conducted a goldsmith workshop there. ... In the end of May 1494 Albrecht returned to Nurembourg. ... This visit enabled him to see his good friend Willard Pirckheimer who introduced Albrecht to humanist thought and classical literature. Albrecht spent most of his time of his first trip in Venice, Italy. ... DeBarbari, whose figures constructed to geometrical methods and proportions, inspired Albrecht to live a lifelong study of theoretical writings. In Venice, Albrecht made drawings of exotic figures, animals, and did nature studies. On the ride home Albrecht made an abundant use of his water colors painting the landscape around the Alps. Albrecht returned to Nurembourg by the summer of 1495. ... According to Ludwig Grote’s Durer, Albrecht used the medium of engraving because that reflected his theoretical interests.