Who painted Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists?

Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists was painted by Unknown in 1497.

Where can I see Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists?

Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists is held by Bamberg State Library.

Artwork

Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists

Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. and two other artists is a drawing by Unknown. It dates from 1497 and is held in the collection of the Bamberg State Library. This print depicts three artists at work in a cluttered interior, featuring a portrait of Albrecht Dürer d.

About this work

A candle burns on the drawing’s edge, casting light that feels real.

You see three artists at a cluttered table. A drawing lies flat near the edge, next to two upright paintings. One figure holds a brush, another works at a press. A candle burns on the drawing’s edge, casting light that feels real.

This is a rare peek at how artists saw each other in 1764. It’s not a photo, but a print based on old templates. The candle adds drama—almost like the scene will catch fire.

Look up this print at the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

This print depicts three artists at work in a cluttered interior, featuring a portrait of Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. among others.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows artists engaged in their craft, with one holding a brush and another operating a press, surrounded by artworks and a burning candle.

Technique & Style

The print is an etching created using older templates, giving insight into how artists were represented in the 18th century.

History & Provenance

It was made by Ladmiral in 1764 as an illustration for Carel van Mander's book on Dutch and German painters, and is documented in Heller's 1827 publication on Dürer.