Dürer

"Dürer" by Herbert Furst is an early 20th-century biography that examines the life and art of Albrecht Dürer, a famous German painter. The book looks at Dürer's importance during the Northern Renaissance, explaining his artistic methods, what inspired him, and the main ideas in his artwork. Furst portrays Dürer as a complex person—an artist, intellectual, and ethical figure—whose work was deeply affected by the social, political, and religious events of his era. It stresses Dürer’s quest for acknowledgment and money, emphasizing his commitment to portraying human nature, belief, and feelings in his art. In looking at Dürer mixing realism with imagination, Furst hints that his appeal rests on his pieces meaning and depth rather than their beauty. Through portraits, engravings, and altarpieces, Furst shows Dürer as a key person who expressed deep insights about life, grief, and belief through his carefully made art.