Albrecht Altdorfer: A Pioneer of German Renaissance Landscape Albrecht Altdorfer, born around 1480 in the vibrant city of Regensburg, Germany, stands as a monumental figure bridging the late Gothic era and the burgeoning German Renaissance. He wasn’t merely an artist *of* his time; he fundamentally reshaped its artistic trajectory, particularly through his groundbreaking exploration of landscape painting. Rooted in a family deeply int…