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“He that would be a painter must have a natural turn thereto. Love and delight therein are better of the Art of Painting than compulsion.”

Quote by Albrecht Durer

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Albrecht Durer
Albrecht Durer

Albrecht Dürer was a prominent German Renaissance painter, engraver, sculptor, and theorist. Known for his masterful engraving skills and unique artistic style, he is often referred to as 'the Michelangelo of Germany'. Dürer's works encompassed a wide range of subjects, including religion, history, portraiture, and nature, and had a profound impact on artists of later generations. more

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