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.
- Accession no.
- 1950.498
- Credit line
- Gift of Harry D. Kendrick
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.
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