Albrecht Durer

Tim Marlow examines the life and legacy of German painter Albrecht Durer, who set a new benchmark in self-portraiture and raised the artistic reputation of northern Europe to a level rivalling that of Renaissance Italy.     Like his contemporary Leonardo da Vinci, Durer perceived the world with a scientist’s eye, and his detailed studies of plants and animals remain unrivalled to this day.   Great Artists – Albrecht Durer   This major 26-part series takes a fresh look at the most important artworks of some of the greatest artists in history. Shot on location in over fifty museums, churches and […]