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Portrait of Oswolt Krel: Oswolt Krel, by Albrecht Dürer, oil, 1500

Portrait of Oswolt Krel: Oswolt Krel

Albrecht Dürer

1500

oil

panel

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Oswolt Krel: Oswolt Krel is a 1500 oil by Albrecht Dürer, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?
Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?
1500 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

The painting shows a man with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a dark jacket with fur trim and a white shirt underneath. He has his hands clasped together in front of him. In the background, there is a red wall with some writing on it, and a landscape scene with trees and a body of water on the left side. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest that he is from a wealthy family or has a high social status. The painting is an example of the Northern Renaissance style, characterized by its attention to detail and realism. You might want to look up more works by Albrecht Dürer.

About the artist

Portrait of Albrecht Dürer
Artist

Albrecht Dürer

Albrecht Dürer spent his life in Nuremberg, a busy German city where artists traded prints like currency.

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