My father suffered much and toiled painfully all his life, for he had no resources other than the proceeds of his trade from which to support himself and his wife and family. — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
The artist is chosen by God to fulfill his commands and must never be overwhelmed by public opinion. — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
An artist of understanding and experience can show more of his great power and art in small things roughly and rudely done, than many another in a great work. A man may often draw something with his pen on a half sheet of paper in one day . . . . and it shall be fuller of art and better… — Albrecht Durer Copy Share
“The treasure secretly gathered in your heart will become evident through your creative work.” — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
There is no man on earth who can give a final judgment on what the most beautiful shape may be. Only God knows. — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
No single man can be taken as a model for a perfect figure, for no man lives on earth who is endowed with the… — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
He that would be a painter must have a natural turn thereto. Love and delight therein are better of the Art of Painting than… — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
Why has God given me such magnificent talent? It is a curse as well as a great blessing. — Albrecht Durer Copy Share Image
