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Frontispiece with portrait of Albrecht Dürer d.Ä.

Unknown

1497

unspecified

From the collection of Bamberg State Library

Portrait

Dominant colour

Frontispiece with portrait of Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. is a 1497 unspecified by Unknown, held at Bamberg State Library.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1497
Where can I see it?: Bamberg State Library

About this work

This painting is a frontispiece, featuring a portrait of Albrecht Dürer d.Ä. The image is rendered in a style that suggests an older work, with a focus on detail and realism. The subject of the portrait is depicted with a serious expression, and the overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, which suggests that it may have cultural or historical significance. The artist is unknown, which adds to the mystery of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro, which is characterized by the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.