About the book: 1985 / The great German artist of the late 15th - early 16th centuries captured the imagination of his contemporaries, delighted and continues to delight his descendants with his frantic devotion to art, constant striving for the highest perfection, tireless searching for the secrets of craftsmanship and the mysteries of beauty. S. Lvov’s book depicts the artist’s life against the backdrop of his hometown of Nuremberg, his country Italy and the Netherlands, which Durer visited. The author introduces us to the workshops in which Durer studied, talks about the history of his famous paintings and drawings. It recreates a vibrant, complex and compelling portrait of one of the most remarkable men and artists of the Renaissance..