Dürer, Albrecht 1471-1528 creator Tombo, Rudolf 1875-1914 text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Records of Journeys to Venice and the Low Countries" by Albrecht Dürer is a collection of letters and memoirs written during the late 15th to early 16th centuries. This historical account provides a unique glimpse into the travels of the renowned Northern Renaissance artist, Albrecht Dürer, as he navigates the vibrant cities of Venice and the Low Countries, detailing his experiences, observations, and the sociopolitical climate of his time. At the start of the memoir, Dürer writes to his friend Wilibald Pirkheimer from Venice, sharing his thoughts about the challenges of purchasing goods and the nature of the people he encounters. His candid descriptions highlight both the friendly and deceptive behaviors of the locals, painting a lively picture of Venetian life. Dürer expresses his artistic ambitions, including his work on a commissioned painting, and also shares personal reflections on his family and financial obligations. His letters reveal not only the practicalities of a traveling artist but also his personality, filled with humor and keen insight into the world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2002-05-01 This etext was produced by John Mamoun Original publication data not identified Artists -- Germany -- Correspondence Artists -- Germany -- Diaries Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel Netherlands -- Description and travel Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Travel Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Diaries Dürer, Albrecht, 1471-1528 -- Correspondence Pirckheimer, Willibald, 1470-1530 -- Correspondence ND Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3226 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3226 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133109.0 3226