Plant Pictures - Albrecht Dürer
Nature always attracted the attention of Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) and was the subject of his works. Dürer's works and sketches show hints that he wants to copy nature with patience and loyalty. Dürer's success in animal depictions has shown plants, grasses, and landscapes. Dürer's plant descriptions were created with a scientific sharpness that would be surprising.
One of Dürer's first works, "The Large Turf" is one of the most famous nature descriptions.
Examples of plants depictions of Dürer's meticulousness and care;
Great Piece of Turf, 1503
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Iris, c. 1503
Kunsthalle Bremen, Bremen, Germany.
Cowslips, 1526
National Gallery of Art, Washington, USA.
Violet Bouquet, c. 1505
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Columbine, 1526
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Three Medicinal Herbs, 1526
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Celandine, 1526
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
The Small Tuft of Grass, 1502-1503
Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria.
Bibliography;
Çev:Kadıoğlu, B., (2011). Albrecht Dürer, Birinci Baskı, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, İstanbul.
Gombrich, E.H., (2002). Sanatın Öyküsü, Üçüncü Baskı, Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul.
Çev:Demir, F., (2004). Artbook Dürer Alman Rönesansı'nın Büyük Ustası, Birinci Baskı, Dost Kitabevi, Ankara.