Artwork

Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City

Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City, by Albrecht Dürer, ink, 1521
Coat of Arms of the German Empire and Nuremberg City, by Albrecht Dürer, ink, 1521

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

Portrait of Albrecht Dürer

Artist

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.