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Dürer was born in Nuremberg on May 21st, 1471

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When he was 13, he was an apprentice in his father's workshop, but he showed exceptional talent as a draughtsman.

He was apprenticed under the painter Michael Wolgemut from 1486 to 1489. This was disappointing to his father.

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Agnes Dürer's illustration by Albrecht Dürer

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From 1490 to 1494 he spent time as a journeyman, working with other artists, but in July of 1494 Dürer returned to Nuremberg to marry Agnes Frey. This was an arranged marriage, and he was not particularly happy, calling her an "old crow" in letters to his friends.

Even then she supported him. She was instrumental in her husband's success, selling his works and running his workshop during his absences.

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Dürer traveled to northern Italy for a year in 1494, and he found the local art scene to be inspriring. When he returned home to Nuremberg, he opened his own workshop.

Rapidly, his printmaking lead to success across Europe, with his Apocalypse series of woodcuts from 1498 acting as a catalyst for this change. His monogram signature is highly recognizable, and a testament to his confidence in his own art.

Dürer's maker's mark was frequently counterfeited by engraver Marcantonio Raimondi, which led him to file a complaint with the Venetian government. The court ruled that Raimondi could continue producing copies of Dürer's art, provided he did not reproduce the artist's monogram. This case is recognized as an early dispute in the evolution of intellectual property law.

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“Albrecht Dürer Timeline & Biography.” The Art Story, www.theartstory.org/artist/durer-albrecht/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

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“10 Things to Know about Albrecht Dürer.” Albrecht Durer 10 Things to Know | Christie’s, www.christies.com/en/stories/albrecht-durer-10-things-to-know-ad9a911dfe864b3fa36d3d54d1b704ab. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

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Dürer is debated to be the best woodcut artist of all time and credited to me a main contributor to the Renaissance in the 16th century.

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Regarded as a masterpiece in observational art, Dürer was able to paint this rabbit with near-photographic accuracy, and had been producing paintings like this ever since he was a teenager.

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Stern, Jonathan. “10 Essential Artworks by Albrecht Durer.” Culture Trip, The Culture Trip, 15 Dec. 2016, theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/10-artworks-by-albrecht-durer-and-where-to-find-them.