A thematic exhibition “The founder of German Renaissance” timed to the 540th anniversary of German painter, graphic artist and art theorist Albrecht Duerer (1471–1528) runs at the National Library of Belarus (room 397) from 21 May to 11 July.
The artist’s vivid imagination, his keen creative thought and skills manifest mostly in the art of engraving. He was the first to turn the common engraving into the masterpiece, making it equal to the art of painting or sculpture. The artist’s graphics are particularly rich and various in techniques (xylography, copper plate, dry-point, etching), in plots (mythology, the Bible, contemporary life), and in genres (illustration, portrait, life scenes). The most celebrated master’s works are the set of 15 woodcuts “Apocalypse” (1498), and also two large graphic series representing the scenes of the Passions of Christ “The Large Passion” (1498-1510) and “The Small Passion” (1507–1513). The artistic engravings created in 1513–1514 (“Knight, Death and the Devil”, “Melancholy”, “St. Hieronymus”) are the culmination of Duerer’s graphic style.
The artist’s paintings are equally splendid: “Adoration of the Kings” (1504), “Mary and Child” (1512), “Adam and Eve” (1507). “The Four Apostles” (1526) is Duerer’s last painting and, at the same time, the artist’s testament portraying the image of human and mirroring human spiritual force.
Owning to Albrecht Duerer’s outstanding artistic skill, variety of interests and multiple knowledge, he ranks as one of the most celebrated masters of Renaissance along with Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.
More than 100 documents are on display: books, magazines, electronic resources, postcards, engravings and reproductions dedicated to the founder of German Renaissance.
The exposition is designed for all who is interested in the artist’s creative heritage.
Contact phone numbers: (+375-17) 293-27-58.
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