Artist: Albrecht Durer
Style: Northern Renaissance
Topic: Christianity Punishments Saints
Date: 1508
Size: 99 x 87 cm
Museum: Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria)
Technique: Oil On Canvas
A Timeless Classic from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria
The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand is an oil painting by Albrecht Dürer, a renowned German artist from the Northern Renaissance period. This masterpiece was created in 1508 and is now housed at the prestigious Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.
Albrecht Dürer: The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (99 x 87 cm, Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Northern Renaissance, Oil On Canvas)
A Rich History Behind the Painting
This painting was commissioned by Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, who had been Dürer's patron since 1496. The subject matter was chosen by Frederick himself, as his collection of relics included some of the Ten Thousand Martyrs. The artwork is signed on a cartouche which hangs from the artist's self-portrait in the center, saying "Iste faciebat Ano Domini 1508 Albertus Dürer Aleman."
A Closer Look at the Details
- Albrecht Dürer: The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (detail) (Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Oil On Canvas)
- Albrecht Dürer: The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (detail) (Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Oil On Canvas)
- Albrecht Dürer: The Martyrdom of the Ten Thousand (detail) (Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna, Austria), Oil On Canvas)
Experience the Masterpiece Yourself
To learn more about this painting and other works by Albrecht Dürer, visit our dedicated page here. If you're planning a trip to Vienna, make sure to include the Kunsthistorisches Museum in your itinerary to witness this masterpiece firsthand.
More Gems from the Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is home to many other treasures waiting to be discovered. Explore our collection of paintings and prints from this esteemed institution here.
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For a deeper dive into the history and significance of medieval art in Austria, check out our article on the Museum Mittelalterlicher Österreichischer Kunst in Vienna here.
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