Great Woodcuts of Albrecht Durer

A master of many media, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) excelled in the art of woodcut design. This modestly priced edition offers an ideal introduction to his work, comprising images both sacred and secular. Scenes from the lives of Jesus and the saints and episodes from the Old Testament appear alongside a variety of subjects, including a portrait of the Emperor Maximilian and Durer's coat of arms. The 85 black-and-white illustrations feature brief captions with basic information regarding titles and dates. Long treasured by the world's art lovers, these familiar and lesser-known woodcuts are reproduced in excellent detail. They constitute an indispensable archive for art professionals well as a source of pleasure for all others.