Durer, Albrecht

The Complete Engravings, Etchings and Drypoints

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ISBN 13:
9780486228518
author:
Durer, Albrecht
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
235
Dimensions:
20.32 x 1.27 x 27.94 centimetres
Genre:
Individual artists
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£19.25

Description

Albrecht Dürer's Complete Engravings, Etchings and Drypoints is a comprehensive collection of his finest works. This edition features 105 reproductions of engravings, etchings, and drypoints, showcasing the artist's mastery of fine line and detail. Dürer's unique approach to engraving allowed him to achieve an unprecedented level of intricacy and subtlety in his work. The book includes many of his most famous pieces, such as "Knight, Death and Devil," "Melencolia I," and "St. Jerome in His Study," as well as portraits of contemporaries and popular subjects. The collection also offers a glimpse into Dürer's experimental approach to impressionism, allowing readers to study the artist's working method. With its diverse range of subjects, from biblical scenes to depictions of everyday life, this book provides a unique insight into the artistic vision of one of history's most renowned printmakers.

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