Child's head
- Artist
- Albrecht Durer
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Sketch and study
Albrecht Dürer, a master of the Northern Renaissance, created the artwork titled Child's Head as a detailed sketch and study. This piece exemplifies Dürer’s skillful use of precise lines and shading to capture form and expression, characteristic of his meticulous technique. The work falls within the genre of portraiture, focusing on the careful observation of human features. The title Child's Head directly indicates a study of a young subject’s facial anatomy, showcasing the artist's dedication to anatomical accuracy and expressive detail during the early 16th century.
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