Albrecht Dürer
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1822
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with long, curly hair and a beard. He’s wearing a fur-lined robe, and his right hand rests on his chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and posture. The print has a dated mark in the corner (1500) and Latin text, but those are likely added later. The artist’s name, *François Forster*, is written at the bottom. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create dramatic effect.
