A set of 15 woodcuts narrating the Book of Revelation. It was the first major book published by an artist. The most famous plate is The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse , depicting Death, Famine, War, and Plague.
A series of 11 large woodcuts portraying the suffering of Christ, including The Last Supper and The Crucifixion .
A more compact set consisting of 36 woodcuts that cover the tribulations of Christ in a smaller, more intimate format.
Beyond religious cycles, Dürer applied his woodcut techniques to a wide variety of subjects: The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer
A celebrated series depicting the biography of Mary, noted for its intricate architectural settings and humanizing details. Notable Individual & Secular Works
Dürer’s most significant contributions are found in his large-scale narrative cycles, which revolutionized printmaking through their unprecedented detail and dramatic range.
Albrecht Dürer is considered one of the greatest masters of the woodcut medium, elevating it from a simple book illustration technique to a sophisticated form of fine art. His complete works in this medium comprise over that span religious series, secular subjects, and scientific illustrations. Core Woodcut Series