Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) was a German Renaissance artist known for his mastery of painting, printmaking, and drawing. He was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to a family of goldsmiths, and initially trained as a goldsmith himself before turning to art.

Dürer was a prolific artist who produced a wide range of works, including portraits, landscapes, and religious scenes. He is perhaps best known for his detailed and intricate woodcuts and engravings, which were highly influential in the development of European printmaking.

Dürer was also deeply interested in mathematics, geometry, and perspective, and incorporated these principles into his art. He wrote treatises on these subjects, including "Underweysung der Messung mit dem Zirckel und Richtscheyt" (Instruction in Measurement with Compass and Straightedge), which was one of the first books on mathematics and geometry published in German.

Some of Dürer's most famous works include his self-portraits, such as "Self-Portrait at 28" and "Self-Portrait at 22"; his engravings, such as "Knight, Death, and the Devil" and "Melencolia I"; and his paintings, such as "Adam and Eve" and "The Four Apostles".

Dürer's work had a significant impact on the development of art in Europe and beyond, and he is often regarded as one of the most important artists of the Northern Renaissance.
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