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Albrecht Altdorfer
Renaissance
Renaissance

Albrecht Altdorfer

Born 1480 Died 1538 Works span 1506–1537

A Pioneer of the Northern Renaissance Landscape Albrecht Altdorfer, born around 1480 in Regensburg, Germany, stands as a pivotal figure bridging the late Gothic period and the burgeoning German Renaissance. He wasn’t merely an artist *of* his time; he actively reshaped its artistic trajectory, particularly in the realm of landscape painting. Coming from a family deeply rooted in artistic tradition—his father, Ulrich Altdorfer, was a p…

87
dated works
16
chapters
1506
first work
1537
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Albrecht Altdorfer's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Albrecht Altdorfer's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.