Original Dürer! Angels and Demons

Albrecht Dürer: Saint Michael Fighting the Dragon, 1502/03, woodcut. Picture credits: The City of Nuremberg's Graphic Collection. Photo: Monika Runge (GNM)

November 24, 2023 to March 17, 2024

Presentation of original prints by Albrecht Dürer

The Original Dürer! series continues with original prints on the subject of angels and demons. From November 24, 2023, seven prints with motifs of angels and demons from the holdings The City of Nuremberg's Graphic Collection will be on display. The presentation is on view until March 17, 2024 in the Graphic Cabinet on the third floor of the Albrecht Dürer House.

Dürer's divine and devilish winged creatures live between heaven and hell and are practically invisible to the human eye. They mostly appear in Christian paintings, but can also be found in mythological and profane depictions.

Angels as messengers of God are omnipresent, especially at Christmas time. Higher-ranking angels such as the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael usually appear in the form of an adult, while cherubs (or putti) take on a toddler-like appearance. Dürer even often depicts the cherubs as clumsy and uninvolved in the actual events. Guardian angels in particular are firmly anchored and beloved in popular belief. The counterparts of the heavenly messengers are demons. Guided by the diabolical power of evil, Satan's helpers can appear in many different roles. Their guises vary. They are often visualised as monsters or terrifying hybrid creatures.

Cost:
Apart from the museum admission, no further costs are incurred.