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St. John Devours the Book by Albrecht Dürer

Chicago Fine Prints

Woodcut

1511

Edition Size: Unknown

Image Size: 15.375x11 inches

Sheet Size: 15.375x11 inches

Reference: B. 70, M. 172

Signed In Plate

Condition: Excellent

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Albrecht Durer, German, 1471-1526.  St. John Devours the Book, from The Apocalypse series of 1497 and 1498.  This is from the 1511 edition with Latin text on the verso.  See the photo of description by a gallery many years ago that is part of an info package on the verso of the frame.  A 1511 image sold at Sotheby’s, London, for $11,533.

$7,500.00

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Albrecht Dürer

The German engraver, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist, Albrecht Dürer established his career with his woodcuts that gained him his reputation beginning in his twenties. Since then, he has been recognised as one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance.

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