This is an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man depicted from the chest up. The man is in a slightly turned position, facing forward with a calm expression. He has distinct facial features, including prominent eyes and a long, pointed beard. The hair on his head is short, covered partially by a cap. His clothing includes a high-collared garment with a fur trim. There are no noticeable pieces of jewelry or objects being held by him. The background features a lined pattern, encased within an oval frame, with the initials 'A.D.' placed to the right of the man's head. The name "ALBRECHT ALTDORFER" is written below the portrait.
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This is an engraved portrait showing the upper body of a man depicted from the chest up. The man is in a slightly turned position, facing forward with a calm expression. He has distinct facial features, including prominent eyes and a long, pointed beard. The hair on his head is short, covered partially by a cap. His clothing includes a high-collared garment with a fur trim. There are no noticeable pieces of jewelry or objects being held by him. The background features a lined pattern, encased within an oval frame, with the initials 'A.D.' placed to the right of the man's head. The name "ALBRECHT ALTDORFER" is written below the portrait.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Albrecht Altdorfer

Unknown 16th Century

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 6.2 × 4.6 cm (2 7/16 × 1 13/16 in.) sheet: 25.5 × 18.3 cm (10 1/16 × 7 3/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1980.45.500
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • Unknown
  • Portrait
  • Man
  • Writing
  • Frame
Provenance

J. E. Herings, Bamberg (Lugt 2698)

NGA object ID 58208. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.