Albrecht Altdorfer (1480 - 1538)

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Albrecht Altdorfer

Albrecht Altdorfer, a notable German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance era, was especially recognized for his contributions to landscape painting. Born around 1480, Altdorfer was a pivotal figure in the Danube School, distinguishing himself with his integration of natural landscapes into biblical and historical narratives.

His works are celebrated for their detailed and expressive landscapes, often serving as backdrops to religious and historical scenes. A hallmark of his style is the emotional intensity and vivid use of colors, which border on expressionistic in his religious scenes, particularly seen in works like the Sebastian Altar in St. Florian's Priory. Altdorfer's painting, "The Battle of Alexander at Issus," stands out for its epic portrayal of Alexander the Great's victory, showcasing Altdorfer's talent in blending historical narrative with dramatic landscape settings.

In addition to his artistic pursuits, Altdorfer was actively involved in the civic life of Regensburg, serving as its mayor in 1528. His legacy in the art world is profound, with his innovative approach to landscape painting influencing the course of European art​.

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Date and place of birt:1480, Regensburg, Germany
Date and place of death:12 february 1538, Regensburg, Germany
Nationality:Germany
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Draftsman, Engraver, Painter
Art school / group:Danube school, Little Master
Genre:History painting, Landscape painting, Religious genre
Art style:Northern Renaissance, Renaissance

Creators Germany

Hans Strohbach (1891 - 1949)
Hans Strohbach
1891 - 1949
Hans Thoma (1839 - 1924)
Hans Thoma
1839 - 1924
Arthur Kaufmann (1888 - 1971)
Arthur Kaufmann
1888 - 1971
Jan Boeckhorst (1604 - 1668)
Jan Boeckhorst
1604 - 1668
Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874 - 1951)
Joseph Christian Leyendecker
1874 - 1951
Adolf Ritter (1831 - 1907)
Adolf Ritter
1831 - 1907
Franz Krüger (1797 - 1857)
Franz Krüger
1797 - 1857
Oskar Mulley (1891 - 1949)
Oskar Mulley
1891 - 1949
Markus Eberhard Emminger (1808 - 1885)
Markus Eberhard Emminger
1808 - 1885
Walter Dexel (1890 - 1973)
Walter Dexel
1890 - 1973
Käthe Hoch (1873 - 1933)
Käthe Hoch
1873 - 1933
Anita Rée (1885 - 1933)
Anita Rée
1885 - 1933
Carl Jungheim (1830 - 1886)
Carl Jungheim
1830 - 1886
Anton Räderscheidt (1892 - 1970)
Anton Räderscheidt
1892 - 1970
Januarius Zick (1730 - 1797)
Januarius Zick
1730 - 1797
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751 - 1829)
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
1751 - 1829

Creators Northern Renaissance

Littifredi Corbizi (1465 - 1520)
Littifredi Corbizi
1465 - 1520
Jacopo da Valenza (XV century - XVI century)
Jacopo da Valenza
XV century - XVI century
Jacopo Dal Ponte (1510 - 1592)
Jacopo Dal Ponte
1510 - 1592
Hans von Kulmbach (1476 - 1522)
Hans von Kulmbach
1476 - 1522
Teodoro Riccio (1540 - 1603)
Teodoro Riccio
1540 - 1603
Francesco Naselli (1560 - 1630)
Francesco Naselli
1560 - 1630
Niccolò Tornioli (1598 - 1651)
Niccolò Tornioli
1598 - 1651
Michelangelo Anselmi (1492 - 1556)
Michelangelo Anselmi
1492 - 1556
 Meister des Marienlebens (XV century - ?)
Meister des Marienlebens
XV century - ?
Giulio Bonasone (1498 - 1574)
Giulio Bonasone
1498 - 1574
Jacob Grimmer (1525 - 1590)
Jacob Grimmer
1525 - 1590
 Meister I.P. (XV century - XVI century)
Meister I.P.
XV century - XVI century
Ugo Carpi (1480 - 1532)
Ugo Carpi
1480 - 1532
Bernard Palissy (1510 - 1589)
Bernard Palissy
1510 - 1589
Alvaro Pires d'Évora (1390 - 1450)
Alvaro Pires d'Évora
1390 - 1450
Claus Strigel (XV century - ?)
Claus Strigel
XV century - ?