Artwork
Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City

Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1521 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodcut on laid paper, created by Albrecht Dürer in 1521, combines the heraldic symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the city of Nuremberg.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the coat of arms of the German Empire alongside that of Nuremberg, showcasing the city's connection to the empire through a unique arrangement of symbols, significant for Nuremberg's identity.
Technique & Style
Executed in woodcut, a technique characteristic of Dürer's work, the print exemplifies the artistic possibilities of this medium, inviting further exploration of its stylistic and technical aspects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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