Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
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Melencolia I, 1514. Creator: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471-1528)
Melencolia I, 1514. Although the title indentifies the subject as melancholy, the means by which Durer demonstrates this emotional state is complex, making Melencolia I the most analyzed and discussed of Durers works. Durer personifies melancholy as a formidable female--her power originates in her ability to alter a mans temperament into a melancholic state. Immobilized by her lack of creativity, the winged goddess sits dispiritedly surrounded by the tools and instruments she has lost the inspiration to use. Among intellectuals, melancholy was often associated with introspective, educated people, even genius. Because artists were especially prone to melancholy, this image has been interpreted as Durers spiritual self-portrait, implying that the artist identified with her creative plight
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1471 1528 Albrecht Durer Albrecht Dürer German
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