H Beard Print Collection
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print is by Hans Ammon, made in the 1600s. It shows a self-portrait where he plays a character named Peter Leberwurst. The work is an allegory, a story told through symbols. Ammon worked in the 17th century, a time when artists often used prints to share ideas widely. Self-portraits like this were ways to show skill and personality together. Look up the chiaroscuro technique next.
