Artwork
Portrait of a Young Woman with a (Red) Beret
Portrait of a Young Woman with a (Red) Beret is a wood painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1507 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Albrecht Dürer's 1507 painting, Portrait of a Young Woman with a (Red) Beret, is a wood panel work characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. It showcases Dürer's skill as a painter and printmaker, a prominent figure in the German Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a young woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a red beret and a green and red dress, set against a dark background. Her neutral expression and direct gaze engage the viewer, while her attire and jewelry suggest a certain status or fashion of the time.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume. The subject's features and clothing are rendered in detail, with the red beret and green and red dress standing out against the black background, demonstrating Dürer's mastery of color and light.
History & Provenance
The work is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, a testament to its enduring significance. Created in 1507, it reflects Dürer's early recognition as a leading artist of the German Renaissance, particularly through his innovative woodcut prints.
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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)
