# Authoritative yet highly approachable new monograph of the great German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) # Both a comprehensive introduction to and an insightful reappraisal of the life and works of the most famous Northern European Renaissance artist # Jeffrey Chipps Smith seeks to demystify Dürer by considering his life and art within the context of his fascinating and tumultuous age, analysing the myths and explaining his artistic processes # All Dürer's major works, from prestigious altarpieces to well-known prints and drawings, are illustrated generously and explored in depth # Elegantly bound in silk that evokes the look and feel of classic Phaidon fine art volumes and enhances the luxurious quality of the booksweiterlesen