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Albreht Altdorfer

German artist
Date of Birth: 01.01.1480
Country: Germany

Content:
  1. Albrecht Altdorfer: Master of the Danube School
  2. Danube School Legacy
  3. Artistic Versatility
  4. Masterpiece: "The Battle of Alexander"
  5. Pioneering Landscapes
  6. Mastery of Graphic Arts

Albrecht Altdorfer: Master of the Danube School

Early Life and Career

Albrecht Altdorfer, a renowned German artist, was born circa 1480 in Regensburg, Bavaria.

From 1505 until his death, he resided and worked in the city.

Danube School Legacy

As a pivotal figure in the Danube School, Altdorfer's distinctive style characterized by the unconventional depiction of Christian and other subjects set amidst opulent landscapes.

His approach elevated the significance of nature in religious art.

Artistic Versatility

Altdorfer exhibited extraordinary versatility in his works. While he predominantly created smaller-scale paintings imbued with a touch of fantasy, he was equally adept at producing monumental pie