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The story goes that in the fifteenth century, in a ting village near Nuremberg, Germany, lived a family with 18 children.German Artis Durer (1471-50 F

Note: Albrecht Durer is a famous artist, no historical confirmation for this inspi t which appears to have been recently inte"No. brother. I ca Nuremberg. It is too late for me. Look years in the mines have done to my han in every finger have been smashed, and Ibeen suffering from arthritis so badlyin hand that I cannot make delicate lines or canvas with a pen or a brush. No, tr is too late."Albrecht's etchings, his woodcuts, and his oils were far better than those of most of his professors, and by the time he graduated, he was beginning to earn high fees for his works.Albert said, "I'll go down in the mines. With my earnings, I'll support you while you attend the academy for four years. When you complete your studies, you'll support me, either with the sales of your artwork or, if necessary, also by working in the mines."In order to show his gratitude to Albert, Albrecht Durer drew his brother's abused hands with palms together and thin fingers stretched skyward.Meanwhile, Albert went down into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, financed his brother, whose work at the academy was almost an immediate sensation.When the young artist returned to his village, the Durer family held a festive dinner to celebrate Albrecht's triumphant homecoming.After a long and memorable meal, Albrecht rose at the head of the table to thank his beloved brother for the years of support that had allowed Albrecht to fulfill his ambition.All heads turned to the far Albert sat, tears streaming down his shaking his lowered head from side to sobbed and repeated, over and over," no... no."They both wanted to pursue their talent for art, but they knew full well that their father could never afford to send either of them to Nuremberg to study at the academy.His brother Albrecht agreed and went off to Nuremberg to study art at the academy.end of

Finallu, Albert rose, wiped the tean his cheeks and said.In order to keep food on the table for his large family, the father-a goldsmith by profession-worked almost 18 hours a day.After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out a pact.His closing words were, "And now, Albert, blessed brother of mine, it is your turn. Now you can go to Nuremberg to pursue your dream, and I will take care of you."to ful

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