{"product_id":"colophon-albrecht-durer-albrecht-durer","title":"Colophon (Albrecht Dürer) - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA historic 1511 woodcut colophon by Albrecht Dürer, featuring a stern Latin warning against the unauthorised reproduction of his prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut text, known as the colophon, originates from the 1511 edition of Albrecht Dürer's Life of the Virgin series. It is a significant document in the history of intellectual property and printmaking. The Latin text serves as a formal warning to potential copyists and unauthorised printers who might attempt to replicate Dürer's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the text, Dürer asserts his rights, noting that he has received a privilege from the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I. This imperial protection granted the artist exclusive rights to produce and sell his prints within the empire. The tone is stern and direct, threatening legal consequences, including the confiscation of goods, for anyone who dares to infringe upon his creative labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the work is a study in early sixteenth-century typography. The characters are rendered in a blackletter script, typical of the period, with a clear, structured layout that occupies the page with authority. The woodcut process requires the artist to carve the negative space around each letter, a task that demands precision and patience. This piece provides a rare glimpse into the professional challenges faced by artists during the Renaissance, as the rise of the printing press made the unauthorised reproduction of images a common issue. It is a functional object, yet it carries the weight of Dürer's reputation and his struggle to maintain control over his artistic output. The clean, stark presentation of the text makes it an interesting choice for those who appreciate the intersection of historical legal documents and the craft of early printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/title-page-from-the-portfolio-the-transformations-of-god-ernst-barlach\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTitle page from the portfolio The Transformations of God by Ernst Barlach\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/letter-w-urs-graf\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLetter W by Urs Graf\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Dürer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147212521807,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147216814415,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147216847183,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Colophon-Albrecht-D-rer-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792125593078.jpg?v=1792296375","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/colophon-albrecht-durer-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}