Artwork
Eobanus Hess
Eobanus Hess is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1526 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Eobanus Hess is a woodcut portrait created by Albrecht Dürer in 1526.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Helius Eobanus Hessus, a poet, with a contemplative expression, dressed in attire characteristic of his time. The detailed rendering of his clothing and facial features conveys his age and character.
Technique & Style
Executed in woodcut, a technique involving the carving of a design into a wooden block, the portrait showcases Dürer's skill in capturing nuanced textures and expressions through this medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.
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