E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Dürer (Albert),
of Nürnberg, called by his countrymen “the prince of artists,” and by many the “Chaucer of painting.” (1471–1528.)
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Dürer’s portraits of Charlemagne and other emperors are nnrivalled; but Lucas Kranach’s (1472–1553) portraits of Luther and other reformers are said to run them very close in merit.
Dürer’s portraits of Charlemagne and other emperors are nnrivalled; but Lucas Kranach’s (1472–1553) portraits of Luther and other reformers are said to run them very close in merit.
