Wire Drawing Mill 1494

Albrecht Dürer's "Wire Drawing Mill" (1494) is a watercolor painting that depicts a typical German village, likely Nuremberg, showcasing Dürer's early mastery of detail and precision in depicting everyday life. The scene features a wire mill, likely where the artist was apprenticed, surrounded by houses and a river, with the distant landscape showcasing hills and a cityscape. The painting captures the industrial scene and daily life of the time with realism, marking a shift in landscape painting away from idealized representations towards a more realistic observation of the natural world. Dürer's keen eye for detail is evident in the meticulously rendered buildings, trees, and the distant cityscape, showcasing his meticulous artistry.