a goldsmith, he had come from Germany to Nurembourg in 1455 and married Barbara

Holper. Barbara's father was Albrecht's master. Albrecht was his father's third son. He was

named Albrecht because of a family tradition which he has been the third representative so

far. Albrecht had three brothers named Laszlo, Albrecht, and Ajtos. Albrecht was

apprenticed to his father at the age of 13. His father introduced him to the working with

metal and the use of tools with laid the ground work for his skill of engraving. He also

learned painting from his father at the age of 13. He preferred to draw and paint than to

goldsmithing. He painted a self portrait of himself at 13. This self-portrait took the careful

and the accurate work of all of the details to some him his artistic talent.- In 1486,

Albrecht's father sent him to learn painting and wood working from Michael Wolgemut.

Michael Wolgemut was a spectacular painter and woodcut illustrator. In Michael W.'s

busy shop Albrecht learned the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and wood cutting.

Albrecht also helped Micheal W. make some illustrations for books. Michael W. probably

inspired Albrecht to live a lifelong study of theoretical writings. In Venice, Albrecht made

made a abundant use of his water colors painting the landscape around the Alps. Albrecht

contributed a signed woodcut for the title page of the Letters of St. Jerome. The success

some gray hairs on his head. Albrecht wrote to Pirckheimer saying to take care of his

Netherlands to see emperor, Charles V. He also had to find new markets for his work.

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