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1498

Albrecht Dürer

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Albrecht Dürer
Artist, German, 1471 - 1528
This is an image of an ornate calligraphic title. The drawing features text that reads "Apocalipsis cum Figuris" in a gothic and elaborate calligraphic style. The letters are adorned with intricate flourishes and decorative elements. The background is a plain, slightly textured, off-white paper that serves as a backdrop to the detailed black ink calligraphy. The overall presentation appears historical and possibly influenced by medieval manuscript titles, emphasizing the decorative nature of early book typography.

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The Apocalypse of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer
1498
This is a drawing of a scene with various figures surrounding a character in a cauldron. The black and white line drawing shows multiple figures in detailed clothing gathered around the central character seated in the cauldron being heated by wood. The characters are dressed in period attire with different expressions, creating a sense of drama and tension. The background includes intricate architectural details, resembling a medieval cityscape. The drawing showcases technical skill in rendering fabric folds, facial expressions, and architectural details, with a style reminiscent of classical or Renaissance art.

The Martyrdom of Saint John

Albrecht Dürer
1498
The image shows two full-body figures in a detailed black and white illustration. One figure is seated on a crescent shape surrounded by clouds, with long, curly hair, a beard, and a crown or halo. They wear elaborate robes, hold an open book and a thin object. The second figure kneels before the seated one in homage, with long hair and flowing robes. Surrounding them are ornate candlesticks with lit candles, against a background of stylized clouds.

The Vision of the Seven Candlesticks

Albrecht Dürer
1498

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Carl Gaa [1871-c.1925], Mannheim; (his sale, Boerner, 6 May 1926, no. 436); acquired by Félix Somary [1881-1956], Zurich (Lugt 4384), via Joseph Meder; by descent to heirs of Somary; Gustav Laube; by descent to the heirs of Laube; (August Laube, Zurich); purchased by NGA, 2008.

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Bibliography

1932

  • Meder, Joseph. Dürer-Katalog; ein Handbuch über Albrecht Dürers Stiche, Radierungen, Holzschnitte, deren Zustände, Ausgaben und Wasserzeichen. Vienna: Verlag Gilhofer und Ranschburg, 1932. Reprint. New York: Da Capo Press, 1971: no. 163

2001

  • Schoch, Rainer, Mattihas Mende, and Anna Scherbaum. Albrecht Dürer: Das druckgraphische Werk. Munich, 2001: vol. 2: no. 110.

Inscriptions

in margin at lower left, in graphite: B. 60; on verso, at bottom center, in graphite: B. 60

Wikidata ID

Q76439358

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