Have you ever seen Albrecht Dürer’s Praying Hands? This iconic artwork is everywhere—adorning churches, homes, and postcards. We’ve admired its beauty, the delicate lines, the reverence it captures. But there’s a story behind those hands that will move your heart and inspire your faith.

Albrecht Dürer and his brother Albert shared a dream: to attend art school in Nuremberg. However, their family couldn’t afford to send both. So, the brothers came up with a plan. Albrecht would go first, while Albert labored in the mines to support him. Once Albrecht completed his studies, they would switch—Albert would pursue his dream, and Albrecht would work to fund it.