Why was Albrecht Dürer called the German Leonardo?

Albrecht Dürer was called the German Leonardo because, like Leonardo da Vinci, he was a master of many artistic methods and devoted his life to scholarly pursuits. He was more deeply engaged in the pursuits of the era’s Italian painters than any other artist from Northern Europe during his period. Revered for his masterfully detailed prints and drawings, the German artist was driven by boundless curiosity. He mastered many methods and constantly sought out new knowledge. Dürer revolutionized woodcut printmaking as an artform, and his influence over the medium's practitioners has endured for centuries. Find a selection of Albrecht Dürer art on 1stDibs.