Who painted Ulrich Varnbüler?

Ulrich Varnbüler was painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1522.

Where can I see Ulrich Varnbüler?

Ulrich Varnbüler is held by Städel Museum.

What movement is Ulrich Varnbüler?

Ulrich Varnbüler is associated with Northern Renaissance.

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Artwork

Ulrich Varnbüler

Albrecht Dürer , 1522

Ulrich Varnbüler is an ink print by the Northern Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

Inscription: Inscribed:In block, at upper right: VLRICHVS VARNBVLER ZC.M. D. XII; in block, on cartouche at right: Albertus Durer Noric[u]s hac imagine Vlrichum cognom[en]to / Varnbuler Ro[mani] Caesarei Regimini[s] / in Imperio, a Secretis, simul[ar]chi / gramateum, vt quem amet / vnice, etiam posteriati [vult]t / cognitum reddere c[olore] que / conatur (Albrecht Durer of Nuremberg wishes to make known to posterity and to preserve by this likeness his singular friend, Ulrich surnamed Varnbüler, Chancellor of the Supreme Court of the Roman Empire at the same time privately a distinguished scholar of language. [translation from Bartrum, Giulia. German Renaissance Print, 1490-1550, p.58. London: British Museum Press, 1995.])

About this work

Overview

This woodcut portrait, created by Albrecht Dürer in 1522, depicts Ulrich Varnbüler. The print showcases Dürer's skill in capturing detailed likenesses through the woodcut medium.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Ulrich Varnbüler, is shown seated with clasped hands, conveying a sense of gravity. The attention to detail in his facial expression and attire implies that Varnbüler was a person of significance.

Technique & Style

The woodcut technique allowed Dürer to achieve a high level of precision in rendering Varnbüler's features and clothing. The level of detail is notable given the technical challenges of working with woodcuts.