Saints and Monsters: Prints by Albrecht Dürer explores works in the DMA's collection by the Renaissance German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528). Dürer left a profound mark on the course of art history through his contributions to the field of printmaking. He elevated the relatively new print medium, made possible by new technologies, by establishing innovative technical standards and formulating original iconographic models that would be repeated by many generations of artists. Deeply religious, Dürer’s work often depicts saints or spiritual scenes while other prints featured terrorizing monsters, which served as warnings for those who did not follow Christian teachings.
Focus Installation
Admission is FREE.
Saints and Monsters: Prints by Albrecht Dürer is organized by the Dallas Museum of Art.
(images) Albrecht Dürer, The Annunciation (Die Verkundigung), 1511, woodcut, Dallas Museum of Art, anonymous gift in memory of Leon A. Harris; Albrecht Dürer, The Satyr Family, 1505, engraving, Dallas Museum of Art, bequest of Calvin J. Holmes; Albrecht Dürer, St. Paul, 1514, engraving, Dallas Museum of Art, Junior League Print Fund; Albrecht Dürer, The Sea Monster (Das Meerwunder), c. 1498, engraving, Dallas Museum of Art, bequest of Calvin J. Holmes; Albrecht Dürer, St. George on Foot, c. 1502 - c. 1503, engraving, Dallas Museum of Art, bequest of Calvin J. Holmes; Albrecht Dürer, The Promenade, c. 1496-1497, engraving, Dallas Museum of Art, gift of Calvin J. Holmes in memory of E.G. Eisenlohr