Albrecht Dürer: Praying Hands – A Story of Love and Sacrifice

German artist Albrecht Dürer's pen and ink drawing, 'Praying Hands', is one of the best-known works of art in the world. The story is told of how Albrecht studied art, returned to his village and saw his brother's gnarled, work-ruined hands, who had supported him by working in the mines. His brother, an aspiring artist, could no longer hold a paintbrush. Albrecht was so moved that he painted his brother's hands, the "Praying Hands", in thanks for his self-sacrifice. In this program, we follow in the footsteps of Albrecht Dürer into the world of the Renaissance and reflect on his masterpiece and the importance of prayer.