The painting of the young handsome man is a self-portrait by Albrecht Durer. The other image I attached yesterday is one of his woodcuts called Resurrected Christ. I have always admired his paintings and fabulous woodcuts. He is a contemporary of Luther and artist Lucas Cranach the Elder and Younger. His master woodcuts are some of the best ever created.
Years ago I was priveleged to see an exibit of Durer's woodcut prints at the Concordia Historical Institute on the campus of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. I was captivated by his woodcuts in his Small Passion and Life of the Virgin series which first appeared in book form in 1511, which were on display at that time. His woodcuts primarilty depict biblical scenes. Praying Hands is one of most well known works. So, I was elated to see the house where he lived and created most of his masterpeices.
Albrecht Durer lived righ here in Nuremburg. Several of his paintings and woodcuts are attached below. These are just a small sample of his work. Enjoy
"Where's Pastor?!"
Luther Quote of the Day
"An unjust law is no law at all."
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