Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Albrecht Dürer's 1507 oil painting, Portrait of a Young Man, exemplifies the artist's technical proficiency and contribution to the Northern Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young man with curly red-gold hair and a short beard, dressed in attire suggesting a certain status, his calm demeanor inviting contemplation.
Technique & Style
Dürer employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to focus attention on the subject's face, while detailed rendering of textures like fur adds depth to the straightforward, characteristic Northern Renaissance portrait style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now housed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, a testament to Dürer's influence and the enduring significance of his work.
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)
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