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Portrait of a Young Fürleger with Loose Hair

Albrecht Dürer

1499

watercolor

canvas

From the collection of Städel Museum

High Renaissance Northern Renaissance Renaissance Portrait Brown Hair Headband Prayer Rosary Woman

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Young Fürleger with Loose Hair is a 1499 watercolor by Albrecht Dürer, a High Renaissance work, depicting Brown Hair, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1499 · High Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young woman with long, wavy brown hair. She wears a dark green dress with a white collar and an orange trim. Her hands are clasped together in front of her chest, and she has a rosary around her right wrist. A black headband adorns her forehead. The woman's eyes are cast downward, and her face is serene. The background of the painting is a dark blue-green color. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy works by Albrecht Dürer.