Albrecht Durer "The Praying Hands"

[mdengraver]

I thought this bittersweet article would touch the hearts of fellow engravers.

Albrecht Durer's Praying HandsHere is the story behind the famous painting known as The Praying Hands.
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[qndrgnsdd]

Thank You!

 

[LVVP]

Thank you very much

LVVP

 

[Roger Bleile]

Thanks MDENGRAVER. All engravers should become familiar with the works of Durer. Here is a link to a more detailed biography of AD with pictures of some works and links to yet others on the Web Museum of Paris
http://www.barefootsworld.net/albrechtdurer.html

CRB

 

[mdengraver]

Thanks interesting site

Thanks interesting site. Much to learn there.

 

[maryw]

wow - what a beautiful tribute to a brother. Thanks for sharing this - I did not know the story.
Mary W

 

[piper]

I have seen these hands so many times in so many places.

Now they say something to me. Thanks...

 

[mdengraver]

True story?

Upon further reading, unfortunately this story appears to be ficture but it's still a good story nevertheless.

The next time you see a copy of The Praying Hands, take a second look. Let it be your reminder, if you still need one, that no one - no one - - ever makes it alone!

~Source Unknown~

Even though the story is fiction, I hope the intent of the story is appreciated, whether true or not.

 

[Gargoyle]

Upon further reading, unfortunately this story appears to be ficture but it's still a good story nevertheless.

Agreed. Nice story, but it doesn't seem to ring true. Durer's father was a very successful goldsmith, and his godfather was the most successful publisher in Germany. His mother came from a wealthy family. Durer apprenticed first with his father, and then with another artist. (Teenage apprentices back then were generally provided with room and board, so he wouldn't need his brother to support him). I also believe he grew up in Nurenburg, not in a tiny village outside of town.

He drew the hands when he was 37; it's a study for a detail in a much larger project.