Who was the first major northern artist to take a serious interest in Italy's Renaissance?

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Albrecht Dürer was the first major northern artist to take a serious interest in Italy's Renaissance. He traveled to Italy twice and was heavily influenced by the art and ideas of Italian Renaissance masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. Dürer's work helped to introduce the Renaissance style to Northern Europe.

Who Was the First Major Northern Artist to Take a Serious