Praying Hands by Albrecht Durer
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Praying Hands by Albrecht Durer is one of the most famous drawings ever produced in western art. Here we examine the religious theme as well as the artwork itself.
00:00 Introduction
In the early 16th century, Albrecht Dürer created the pen and ink drawing we know of as Praying Hands, or Betende Hände in German.
00:42 A Synopsis of Albrecht Durer's Career
Known as the Leonardo of the North, Albrecht Dürer was a renowned artist of the German Northern Renaissance movement. Born in Nuremberg in 1471 he was a painter, printmaker and theorist.
00:56 Description of the Drawing
The sketch that we find here shows the hand of an apostle and was destined to form the central element of the three-panel altarpiece.
The artist produced his own blue coloured paper in preparation for this famous drawing. He then applied the main detail in black ink before adding white heightening for the purpose of bringing out particular detail within his design.
He uses these lighter tones across the left hand side of the drawing in order to give the illusion of light being cast on that side of the artwork.
The piece itself measures 29 cm in height and 19 cm in width and he is likely to have produced several different versions of this drawing, most of which would not survive to the present day.
The sketch would also become known as Study of the Hands of an Apostle (Studie zu den Händen eines Apostels), though over time gained the simpler nickname of Praying Hands.
This piece has become known as one of the most famous drawings of all time, leading to considerable research being afforded to it, particularly over the last century.
02:00 Controversy over the Intended Purpose of Durer's Praying Hands
The original belief, which was accepted for many centuries, was that artist Durer completed this drawing as a preparatory study for his Heller Altarpiece, but in recent years this theory has been thrown into doubt.
A new opinion, formed from considerable research, is that it was in fact part of a campaign by the artist to promote his technical talents to potential suitors.
The chief curator of Vienna's Albertina Museum, Christof Metzger, and the brains behind the institution's exceptional Durer exhibition of 2019-2020, put forward this new academic opinion.
02:55 Where did the Praying Hands Originate?
It is hard to determine just when exactly the praying hands gesture was first used, because it has a variety of meanings across different cultures.
The earliest use of it is believed to be within Hinduism, many thousands of years ago and the gesture was then taken and used in a similar manner across a number of other religions that followed on afterwards.
03:17 What do Praying Hands Symbolise?
The symbol of praying hands can mean many different things, depending on the context and culture in which it is used.
Many are only aware of the meanings within their own social circles, but actually its use is incredibly varied, with a rich history to be found behind some of these uses.
It is generally seen as a respecful gesture but can mean anything from obedience or submission to the receiver, to something as simple as a warm greeting.
Most commonly it is known as a means to speaking openly to a higher god for Christians and is also used by Jews, Hindus and Buddhists.
03:57 What are the Prayer Hands Called?
Within the practice of Yoga, many will hold their hands together within this position at the start and end of their classes.
They generally refer to the posture as Anjali Mudra and is used as a means to gain one's composure.
This is achieved by connecting the two sides of the brain using this technique and is clearly a method derived from some Asian cultures.
The use of praying hands within western societies was influenced by the dominance of Christianity though today many secular people will also use and understand this gesture.
04:32 What is the Meaning of the Praying Hands Emoji?
The praying hands emoji, also sometimes known as the folded hands emoji, can express many different meanings, depending on the intentions of the user.
The international nature of emojis also means that some cultures will interpret this image in a different ways to others. The most common uses for it are to symbolise the gesture of prayer, as well as gratitude.
04:57 Where can Albrecht Durer's Drawing be Found Today?
Both the copy that remains plus the original Praying Hands sketch are located at the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.
The fragile nature of Durer's masterpiece means that only copies can be displayed permanently, in order to fully preserve this historically significant artwork.
Praying Hands by Albrecht Durer is one of the most famous drawings ever produced in western art. Here we examine the religious theme as well as the artwork itself.
00:00 Introduction
In the early 16th century, Albrecht Dürer created the pen and ink drawing we know of as Praying Hands, or Betende Hände in German.
00:42 A Synopsis of Albrecht Durer's Career
Known as the Leonardo of the North, Albrecht Dürer was a renowned artist of the German Northern Renaissance movement. Born in Nuremberg in 1471 he was a painter, printmaker and theorist.
00:56 Description of the Drawing
The sketch that we find here shows the hand of an apostle and was destined to form the central element of the three-panel altarpiece.
The artist produced his own blue coloured paper in preparation for this famous drawing. He then applied the main detail in black ink before adding white heightening for the purpose of bringing out particular detail within his design.
He uses these lighter tones across the left hand side of the drawing in order to give the illusion of light being cast on that side of the artwork.
The piece itself measures 29 cm in height and 19 cm in width and he is likely to have produced several different versions of this drawing, most of which would not survive to the present day.
The sketch would also become known as Study of the Hands of an Apostle (Studie zu den Händen eines Apostels), though over time gained the simpler nickname of Praying Hands.
This piece has become known as one of the most famous drawings of all time, leading to considerable research being afforded to it, particularly over the last century.
02:00 Controversy over the Intended Purpose of Durer's Praying Hands
The original belief, which was accepted for many centuries, was that artist Durer completed this drawing as a preparatory study for his Heller Altarpiece, but in recent years this theory has been thrown into doubt.
A new opinion, formed from considerable research, is that it was in fact part of a campaign by the artist to promote his technical talents to potential suitors.
The chief curator of Vienna's Albertina Museum, Christof Metzger, and the brains behind the institution's exceptional Durer exhibition of 2019-2020, put forward this new academic opinion.
02:55 Where did the Praying Hands Originate?
It is hard to determine just when exactly the praying hands gesture was first used, because it has a variety of meanings across different cultures.
The earliest use of it is believed to be within Hinduism, many thousands of years ago and the gesture was then taken and used in a similar manner across a number of other religions that followed on afterwards.
03:17 What do Praying Hands Symbolise?
The symbol of praying hands can mean many different things, depending on the context and culture in which it is used.
Many are only aware of the meanings within their own social circles, but actually its use is incredibly varied, with a rich history to be found behind some of these uses.
It is generally seen as a respecful gesture but can mean anything from obedience or submission to the receiver, to something as simple as a warm greeting.
Most commonly it is known as a means to speaking openly to a higher god for Christians and is also used by Jews, Hindus and Buddhists.
03:57 What are the Prayer Hands Called?
Within the practice of Yoga, many will hold their hands together within this position at the start and end of their classes.
They generally refer to the posture as Anjali Mudra and is used as a means to gain one's composure.
This is achieved by connecting the two sides of the brain using this technique and is clearly a method derived from some Asian cultures.
The use of praying hands within western societies was influenced by the dominance of Christianity though today many secular people will also use and understand this gesture.
04:32 What is the Meaning of the Praying Hands Emoji?
The praying hands emoji, also sometimes known as the folded hands emoji, can express many different meanings, depending on the intentions of the user.
The international nature of emojis also means that some cultures will interpret this image in a different ways to others. The most common uses for it are to symbolise the gesture of prayer, as well as gratitude.
04:57 Where can Albrecht Durer's Drawing be Found Today?
Both the copy that remains plus the original Praying Hands sketch are located at the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.
The fragile nature of Durer's masterpiece means that only copies can be displayed permanently, in order to fully preserve this historically significant artwork.
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