Coat of Arms of Johann Tscherte

Art Historical Context

**Coat of Arms of Johanncherte**, a masterful woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, captures the intricate heraldry of its namesake patron in a compact yet richly detailed composition (sheet: 7 1/4 x 5 11/16 in.). Created around the early 16th century during Dürer's prolific Northern Renaissance career, this print showcases a central coat of arms flanked by elaborate supporters—including helmets, fauns, male nudes, horns, and musical instruments—alongside motifs like dogs, leaves, and flowers. These elements evoke the grandeur of Renaissance nobility, blending realism with fantastical flourishes typical ...

About the Artist

Albrecht Dürer · 1471–1528

Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) stands as the preeminent figure of the Northern Renaissance and arguably the most influential artist in the history of printmaking. Born in Nuremberg on May 21, 1471, and dying in the same city on April 6, 1528, Dürer revolutionized the status of the artist in Northern Europe, transforming printmaking from a commercial craft into an independent fine art and establishing ...