Saints Nicholas, Ulrich and Erasmus
n.d.
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
sheet: 8 3/8 x 5 11/16 in. (21.3 x 14.4 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of David Keppel, 1917
Accession Number
17.21.13
Tags
Art Historical Context
Albrecht Dürer, renowned German artist of the Northern Renaissance (1471–1528),fully captured the solemn figures of Saints Nicholas, Ulrich, and in this striking woodcut. Created around the early 1500s—though undated—this print exemplifies Dürer's revolutionary approach to printmaking, transforming the humble woodcut medium from mere illustration into a vehicle for high art. Measuring just 8 3/8 x 5 11/16 inches, its compact size belies the intricate detail achieved through Dürer's precise carving techniques, rivaling the finesse of his famous engravings. The three saints stand as powerful em...
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 ...