Tag: #Dürer

  • A time of transition – The Age of Dürer

    A time of transition – The Age of Dürer

    Currently at the Belvedere Museum there is a new exhibition of art from an often neglected period: the time of transition between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when artists were beginning to develop new themes, beyond the exclusive focus on religious themes, and new techniques such as a move towards showing depth and perspective.…

  • A Renaissance genius – Albrecht Dürer at the Albertina

    A Renaissance genius – Albrecht Dürer at the Albertina

    Albrecht Dürer had an impressive natural talent for life-like drawing and painting.  Born in Nuremberg in 1471 as the third son of a goldsmith, young Albrecht already painted an impressive self-portrait at the age of 13 and later in life produced astounding, almost photorealistic portraits.  The Albertina museum has a selection of over 100 drawings,…