Dürers

Dürers is the plural form of the German surname Dürer. The name is most widely associated with Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), a leading German painter, printmaker, and theorist of the Northern Renaissance. Born in Nuremberg, Dürer achieved lasting fame for his highly detailed woodcuts and engravings, as well as his integrated approach to observation, proportion, and symbolism. His works, such as Melencolia I (1514), Knight, Death and the Devil (1513), Saint Jerome in his study, and The Four Apostles, helped spread Renaissance ideas north of the Alps. He also wrote treatises on geometry, perspective, and measurement, contributing to art theory and technical standards of the period.

The surname Dürer is of German origin and is most commonly found in German-speaking regions, especially in Franconia and Bavaria, and among descendants or communities abroad with German heritage. In contemporary contexts, "Dürers" may refer to any people bearing the surname, rather than to a distinct family lineage or movement.

Overall, the name is predominantly recognized in art history because of Albrecht Dürer's enduring influence on printmaking, visual realism, and the dissemination of Renaissance ideas. The plural form "Dürers" therefore often appears in genealogical or biographical references to those who share the surname, though in practice the achievements of Albrecht overshadow other bearers.