Summary of "Dürer's woodcuts and engravings"

Durer was not only a great painter but also a great printmaker, specializing in woodcuts and engravings.

woodcuts were popular in the late 1400s and early 1500s due to their labor-intensive process but ability to produce multiple copies.
woodcuts involve carving away what is not wanted to be printed, limiting fine lines and details.
engravings, on the other hand, allow for finer lines and details as the lines made on the metal plate are what appear on the paper.
engravings require high pressure in the printing press, resulting in fewer good prints compared to woodcuts and making them more expensive.
"Saint Jerome in His Study" by Durer showcases the effects of light and shadow, texture, detail, and one-point perspective influenced by both northern European and Italian art.
Durer's mastery of perspective can be attributed to his travels to Italy in the 1480s.