Albrecht Altdorfer
1480–1538 · German · 30 artworks
Danube SchoolNorthern Renaissanceatmospheric perspectiveexpressive landscapesminiature-like detailemotional use of colorintegration of figures into nature
artist bio
Albrecht Altdorfer was a German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance period. He is known for his landscape paintings, which were some of the earliest pure landscapes in Western art, and for his role as a leader of the Danube School.
what you'll learn
Studying Altdorfer's work allows students to explore the development of landscape painting as an independent genre and to understand the stylistic characteristics of the Danube School. Students can also learn about the integration of religious and historical narratives within detailed natural settings.
related: Lucas Cranach the Elder
30 artworks
The pride of the beggar sitting on the train of haughtiness
1531
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Christ on the Cross
1520
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Holy Night (Nativity)
1511
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Portrait of a Woman
1530
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Communion of the Apostles
1518
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Madonna (Beautiful Maria of Regensburg)
1522
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Susanna in the Bath
1526
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Friedrich der Siegreiche
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Mountain Range
1530
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Passion of Christ
1509
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Penitent St. Jerome
1507
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Mary with the Child
1525
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Holy Family with an Angel
1515
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The Large Spruce
1522
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Crucifixion
1526
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Crucifixion scene, Christ on the Cross with Mary and John
1516
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Resurrection of Christ
1518
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Saint Peter
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Mary with child
1531
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The Beautiful Virgin of Regensburg
1520
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Entombment of Christ
1518
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The Flagellation of Christ
1518
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Landscape with a Footbridge
1518
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The Departure of Saint Florain
1530
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Danube landscape near Regensburg with Scheuchenberg
1528
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Calvary
1526
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The Entrance Hall of the Regensburg Synagogue
1519
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The Adoration of the Magi
1535
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Florian result, scenes for legend of St. Florian
1518
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The Martyrdom of Saint Florian
1530
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