Artwork
Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg - the Large Plate
Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg - the Large Plate is a print by the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg – the Large Plate is a 1523 engraving by Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure in the German Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving is a portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, a significant church figure and arts patron. Depicted in profile, he wears formal attire, conveying dignity and gravitas through his serious expression and detailed rendering.
Technique & Style
Dürer's technical skill is evident in the intricate textures and folds of the cardinal's clothing, achieved through his mastery of engraving. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the subject's face.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
![Madonna and Child [obverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--madonna-and-child-obverse--d7b8ebf05d22ebe5-w320.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse], by Albrecht Dürer](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/albrecht-durer--lot-and-his-daughters-reverse--b4ebf9b282faa17a-w320.webp)
