Arlington, TX – The master printmaker Albrecht Dürer achieved a deity-like status in his career through his ability to create a self-made image of nobility. The public acclaim he achieved in his lifetime has sustained for more than 500 years and he is still considered the greatest German artist of all time. The Arlington Museum of Art proudly announces its upcoming exhibition Albrecht Dürer: Master Prints. This exhibit features 39 pieces by (or after) the German Renaissance master, Albrecht Dürer and will be on display from December 7, 2019 through February 23, 2020.
Known for his highly detailed and innovative woodblock prints, Dürer’s artistic genius continues to wow viewers. Dürer (1471- 1528) who originally trained as a goldsmith, was a draftsman, painter, and etcher. Influenced by the carefully proportioned classical works of Italy, Dürer skillfully married a dark and imaginative Germanic style with the measured artistic principles of Italian art. Although skilled in many artistic mediums, it is his work in printmaking that is the most renowned. He is still considered the best northern Renaissance artist of all time, and without his incredible innovation, modern printmaking would likely not be what it is today.
Examples from his celebrated Small Woodcut Passion (1508-10), Life of the Virgin (1503-10), and the full set of sixteen prints from the famous Engraved Passion (1504-12) will be featured in the exhibition. The range of subjects includes narratives from the Old and New Testaments and mythology, portraits, and images of saints. The exhibition also examines several works by some of Dürer’s most influential contemporaries: Albrecht Altdorfer and Martin Schongauer, among others.
“We are excited to display Dürer’s masterful work and host events such as a children’s tour featuring introductory German vocabulary and educational lectures to give our visitors interactive learning experiences,” said AMA Executive Director Brian White. AMA also plans to host a family day in collaboration with the Arlington Public Library and a chocolate painting workshop.
This exhibit is on loan from the Reading Public Museum. For more information, please visit arlingtonmuseum.org. Admission tickets may be purchased at the door or on our website.
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