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2) Copies & Collections

In demand during his lifetime, interest and popularity continued even after Dürer's death on April 6, 1528. Admirers contributed enormously to the preservation of his life testimonies. Written contemporary witnesses by and on Dürer have been collected and distributed since the 16th century, combined by copying. Many a prominent work by the artist has only survived until today in copies, such as the “Diary of the Dutch Journey” and the “Family Chronicle”. These manuscripts were mainly bequeathed by renowned collectors to the institutions that hold them today. The following list is sorted chronologically and will be added to successively.

3) Correspondence & Documents

Numerous letters from Dürer himself, as well as those addressed to the artist, are still preserved in various institutions, providing information about his life and work. Not only concerns and intentions are mentioned in the correspondence, but also works of art, clients and buyers. In addition, the person and work are mentioned in the correspondence of a large number of well-known contemporaries as well as subsequent admirers and collectors. The following list is arranged alphabetically by author and will be added to successively.

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