Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait by Albrecht Durer
Artist
Albrecht Durer
Date
1498
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Self-portrait
Location
Museo del Prado
The Self-portrait depicts the artist with remarkable detail and introspection, created on a small Panel. Executed primarily in Oil paints, the work showcases technical mastery characteristic of the Northern renaissance style. The artist's careful attention to realism and subtle use of light and shadow reflect the era’s focus on individual identity and meticulous detail. This portrait offers a glimpse into how artists of the period explored self-representation, blending the Northern renaissance’s precision with the personal expression found in a Self-portrait.

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