Records of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries by Albrecht Dürer

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Author Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
Translator Tombo, Rudolf, 1875-1914
Title Records of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries
Credits This etext was produced by John Mamoun
Summary "Records of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries" by Albrecht Dürer is a collection of letters and memoirs written during the late 15th to early 16th centuries. This historical account provides a unique glimpse into the travels of the renowned Northern Renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer, as he navigates the vibrant cities of Venice and the Low Countries, detailing his experiences, observations, and the sociopolitical climate of his time. At the start of the memoir, Dürer writes to his friend Wilibald Pirkheimer from Venice, sharing his thoughts about the challenges of purchasing goods and the nature of the people he encounters. His candid descriptions highlight both the friendly and deceptive behaviors of the locals, painting a lively picture of Venetian life. Dürer expresses his artistic ambitions, including his work on a commissioned painting, and also shares personal reflections on his family and financial obligations. His letters reveal not only the practicalities of a traveling artist but also his personality, filled with humor and keen insight into the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ND: Fine Arts: Painting
Subject Artists -- Germany -- Correspondence
Subject Artists -- Germany -- Diaries
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel
Subject Netherlands -- Description and travel
Subject Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Travel
Subject Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Diaries
Subject Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Correspondence
Subject Pirckheimer, Willibald, 1470-1530 -- Correspondence
Category Text
EBook-No. 3226
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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