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Altdorfer, Albrecht
Nationality: German
Lifespan: (1480-1538)
German painter and engraver, was born at Regensburg (Ratisbon), where in 1505 he
was enrolled a burgher, and described as ``twenty-five years old.'' Soon afterwards he is known to have been prosperous,
and as city architect he erected fortifications and a public slaughter-house. Altdorfer has been called the ``Giorgione of the North.,' His paintings are remarkable for minute and
careful finish, and for close study of nature. A representation of the battle of Arbela (1529), is usually considered his chief work. His engravings on wood and copper are very numerous, and rank next
to those of Albrecht Durer. Albrecht's brother, Erhard Altdorfer, was also a painter and engraver, and a pupil of Lucas Cranach.
Compiled/Authored By: http://www.gutenberg.org
References: http://www.gutenberg.org
Noted Works: 1529- Battle of Arbela
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