Artwork
Portrait of a young Venetian woman

Portrait of a young Venetian woman is a wood painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted on poplar wood in 1506, is a representative work from Albrecht Dürer's time in Venice during the Northern Renaissance. It is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young woman with dark hair, dressed in Venetian attire, adorned with a necklace and a dress featuring a black band with white text. Her neutral expression and gaze to the left convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases Dürer's skill in capturing the subtleties of human expression against a light blue background. The level of detail in the subject's clothing and jewelry highlights Dürer's attention to texture and ornamentation.
History & Provenance
Created by Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure of the German Renaissance, this painting reflects his engagement with Italian art and culture during his visit to Venice. The work is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection.
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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)














