Who painted H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER.?

H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER. was painted by Unknown in 1706.

Where can I see H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER.?

H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER. is held by Bamberg State Library.

Artwork

H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER.

H. BILIBADT BIRKEYM. ALBER. DVRER. is a print by Unknown. It dates from 1706 and is held in the collection of the Bamberg State Library. This etching depicts a coin featuring Albrecht Dürer, based on a design described by Heller in an 1831 publication.

About this work

Overview

This etching depicts a coin featuring Albrecht Dürer, based on a design described by Heller in an 1831 publication. The image shows Dürer portraying his friend Willibald Pirckheimer in profile, with a serious expression.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is not a direct portrait of Pirckheimer but rather a reproduction of a posthumous coin design. It was intended as a book illustration, symbolically linking Pirckheimer with Dürer.

Technique & Style

The etching remains unfinished, revealing the artist's corrections and changes. The profile view of Pirckheimer and the overall composition reflect a straightforward, representational approach.

History & Provenance

Originally planned for Juncker's memorial in 1706, the unfinished print later became part of Heller's estate. A complete specimen is housed in the State Library of Bamberg (JH.Bg.o.76), while related prints are found at the Museum of Ethnography.