| | |

Albrecht Dürer Biography for Kids

Reading Time: 4 minutes
Tweet
Share
Share
Pin
0 Shares
Image with several other images on it. At the top is a painting of buildings of a European town. Below this is a light green rectangle on which are the words, "Albrecht Durer Biography for Kids." Below this are three more images. The first is a drawing of two hands held together as in prayer. The second is a painting using dark browns and blacks of a man with long curly brown hair and a short brown beard wearing a brown tunic and holding his left hand in front of his chest. This is a portrait of Albrecht Durer. The third is a black and white drawing of an angel visiting a young woman who is kneeling.

Guten morgen! I am Albrecht Dürer. 

Painting using dark browns and blacks of a man with long curly brown hair and a short brown beard wearing a brown tunic and holding his left hand in front of his chest. This is a self portrait at the age of 28 by Albrecht Dürer .
Self Portrait at the age of 28 by Albrecht Dürer

I grew up in Nuremburg, Germany during the Renaissance era, a time when many people were coming up with new ideas and inventions. My father was a goldsmith, so I learned from him how to use gold in jewelry and sculptures and how to engrave. More than goldsmith work, I loved to draw and paint so I became an apprentice to Michael Wolgemut.

Painting of a middle-aged man with no facial hair and a black hat and a brown jacket.
Michael Wolgemut

I had the opportunity to spend some time in Venice, Italy and study art. Then I returned to Nuremberg, and I opened my own workshop and was able to draw and work with wood to make prints. I focused on making prints using wood blocks and on drawing and water color.

This is a very famous print of mine. As you can see, it is a very detailed print of a rhinoceros.

Black and white print of a rhinocerous made by Albrecht Dürer.
Rhinocerous 1515 by Albrecht Dürer

I made many drawings, prints and watercolors of religious topics as well as non-religious scenes. See here my Praying Hands.

Black and white drawing of a pair of hands held palm to palm. This is called Praying Hands by Albrecht Dürer.
Praying Hands by Albrecht Dürer

I became famous in Germany and all over Europe because of my prints! I had a patron named Maximilian I. He commissioned works, which means he paid me to make prints for him.

Black and print of a wealthy man with shoulder length hair, a large nose wearing awide-brimmed had and jacket with trim. This is the portrait of Emperor Maximilian I 1518 by Albrecht Dürer.
Portrait of Emperor Maximilian I 1518 by Albrecht Dürer

Later, I became influenced by the writings of Martin Luther, the reformer who nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg. You know of Martin Luther, yes?

Painting of a man with black short hair wearing a black tunic with his right hand on his chest. This is a portrait of Martin Luther.
Portrait of Martin Luther as an Augustinian monk.

I had been Catholic, but I greatly appreciated Martin Luther’s love for the truth and all he did to help me overcome many difficulties. I wanted to make a portrait of him too, but I did not get around to it. I did make portraits of other men who were influential to the Protestant Reformation though, like Erasmus…

Black and white drawing of a middle aged man looking down and wearing a large cap. This is a portrait of Erasmus by Albrecht Dürer.
Erasmus by Albrecht Dürer

 … and Philip Melanchthon.

Black and white print of a man looking to the right with a high forehead and shaggy hair, a beard, slightly bulging eyes wearing a jacket. This is the portrait of Phillip Melanchthon by Albrecht Dürer.
Phillip Melanchthon by Albrecht Dürer

I did a number of portraits, such as these of my parents.

Black and white print of a woman looking to the left with slightly uneven eyes and an angular face, wearing a scarf on her head. This is a portrait of his mother by Albrecht Dürer.
Portrait of Albrecht Dürer’s mother by Albrecht Dürer
Painting in browns and blacks of a middle-aged man looking to the left wearing a black hat and brown tunic. This is the portrait of Albrecht Dürer the Elder by Albrecht Dürer.
Portrait of Albrecht Dürer the Elder 1490 by Albrecht Dürer

I also did a few self-portraits. This one of me at age 26 shows the Italian landscape behind me and the influence of Italian fashion in my clothing after my first visit to Italy.

Painting of a man with long curly light brown hair and a short beard wearing a black and white had and a fancey white tunic over which is a brown tunic. In the background is a landscape. This is a self portrait of Albrecht Dürer.
Self Portrait 1498 by Albrecht Dürer

Here’s what you should remember about me.

  • I am Albrecht Dürer who lived from 1471 to 1528. 
  • I am a German Renaissance artist  from Nuremberg.
  • I am known for my wood carvings and prints, drawings, watercolors, and portraits.

Investigate the life and art works of Albrecht Dürer in this artist unit study!

I WANT INVESTIGATING ALBRECHT DÜRER!

Watch the video about me too!

Resources:

Get a free ebooklet on How to Draw a Face

Jus’ Classical is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Albrecht Coloring Book: Color Giving You Durer Extreme With Exclusive Images Books For Adult And Kid

Vincent’s Starry Night and Other Stories: A Children’s History of Art

DK Annotated Guides Great Artists: The Lives of 50 Painters Explored Through Their Work

Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning) by MaryAnn F Kohl

More articles from Jus’ Classical:

Giotto di Bondone Biography for Kids
Rembrandt Biography for Kids
Lorenzo Ghiberti Biography for Kids
Vincent van Gogh Biography for Kids
Fra Angelico Biography for Kids
Roy Lichtenstein Biography for Kids

Tweet
Share
Share
Pin
0 Shares

Similar Posts

Image of a young boy with black hair in a red shirt holding a pencil and drawing on a paper on a wall with text above the image that says 12 Ways Drawing Grows the Brain and Helps Students Academically
|

12 Ways Drawing Grows the Brain and Helps Students Academically

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 9 minutes

As homeschooling parents, we might not give much thought to the study of art, the benefits of drawing, and teaching our children to draw when we are first researching our homeschool methods and which curriculum to use. “Reading, writing and ‘rithmetic – that’s the foundation,” we think. It is true that reading, writing and ‘rithmetic are an extremely important basis of learning, but the arts are also essential parts of education and of being human. In fact, there are many benefits of learning to draw (as well as of studying music appreciation and art appreciation and of learning to play…

Edgar Degas Biography for Kids
| | |

Edgar Degas Biography for Kids

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 6 minutes

Edgar Degas Biography for Kids Bon jour! This is the Edgar Degas biography for kids. I am Edgar Degas from France in the 1900s. Yes, France in the 1900s, the time of the Impressionist Movement. The movement so named when a critic called our works “impressionism” because he thought our art works seemed more like sketches than finished paintings. The movement of “in plain air” or natural light. I suppose I am part of this movement but I differ from my colleagues in that I like classical themes and realism. Please call me a Realist! I mostly taught myself to…

colored pencils in a circle enticing viewer to try a first day of school supply treasure hunt
| | |

First Day of School Supply Treasure Hunt

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 4 minutes

Starting up the school year should be an exciting time! As homeschool moms, we can set the tone of having a good attitude and a delight in learning so our children also fall in love with learning. When my children were little and just starting kindergarten and pre-school, I wanted them to have a pleasurable experience with the idea of education. While learning requires a lot of work, it also can and should be enjoyable for especially young students. To get my children excited, I made a treasure hunt for them on the first day of school to find their…

Image of a painting of a snowy day in olden times with houses on a hill, a skier coming down the hill, sledders running across the road down the hill, and horses pulling a plow. Above the picture is a pink triangle with a black and white image of on old woman, Grandma Moses and the words, "Grandma Moses Biography for Kids."
| |

Grandma Moses Biography for Kids

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 7 minutes

Good morning, children. I am Anna Mary Robertson Moses, but that is kind of a mouthful, don’t you think? So you can call me Grandma Moses. That’s what everybody calls me now, as I am almost 100 years old! I was born in 1860 in New York and I had so many adventures with my nine brothers and sisters on our farm there. That was so long ago when we could run all over the forests and hills, spent time together washing clothes,… …picking apples,… …and making apple butter,… went sledding and ice skating in the winter. My father would…

Image of a painting of a mountain landscape with a shepherd. Over this is a brown shape with a small painting using dark browns and blacks of a man with brown hair curled up on the sides and a brown coat with large buttons. This is a portrait of Thomas Gainsborough. Also there are the words "Thomas Gainsborough Biography for Kids."
| | |

Thomas Gainsborough Biography for Kids

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good afternoon. I am Thomas Gainsborough. Would you like a spot of tea? No? Oh, you’re here to learn about me and my art. This is the Thomas Gainsborough biography for kids! Indeed, I was born in 1727 in Sudbury, Suffolk, England and I taught myself art at first. At age 13, I moved to London to study art. There I met my wife, Margaret, and together we had two daughters. I made a modest living from my painting at first, and when we moved to Bath, I studied the portraits of Antoon van Dyck. Then, I attracted a respectable…

Image of a sheet of music with the words Hallelujah at a diagonal below the music. There are blue bars across the top and bottom of the image and at the top are the words 7 Reasons Why Your Family Should Investigate Messiah Oratorio
| | | | | | |

Journey into Joy: 7 Reasons Why Your Family Should Investigate Handel’s Messiah

ByJus
0 Comments
Reading Time: 8 minutes

Could a centuries-old oratorio captivate the hearts of children? Handel’s Messiah most certainly can! In the world of classical music, George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Messiah stands as a timeless masterpiece. Written in just 24 days in 1741, its first performance was in Dublin, Ireland in 1742 as a charity event, and later, it made its way to Covent Garden in London. It has become a standard work performed during the Christmas season. Beyond its beautiful melodies, there are compelling reasons to introduce children to this classical gem, from cultural enrichment to family connections. Here are 7 reasons why parents should…

Leave a Reply