Self Portrait at 26, 1498 by Albrecht Durer
Canvas Print - 3060-DUA
Location: Prado Museum, Madrid, SpainOriginal Size: 52 x 41 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $52.35 USD
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*Max printing size: 53.5 x 42.2 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Self Portrait at 26" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Dürer's self-portrait at 26 is a work of startling intimacy and bravado. Here's the wunderkind of German Renaissance art, eyeing us with a mixture of cool appraisal and barely concealed ambition. You can almost hear him thinking, "Look at me. Just look at what I can do."
And what he can do is extraordinary. The finesse of his brushwork is evident in every curl of his flowing locks, each a distinct golden-brown filament catching the light. His skin has a luminous quality - you can practically see the blood flowing beneath its surface. The fabric of his garments is rendered with tactile precision, from the crisp folds of his white shirt to the sumptuous fur trim of his jacket.
Dürer's composition is a clever balancing act. He places himself slightly off-center, his body angled as if he's just turning to face us. Behind him, an arched window frames a slice of landscape - misty mountains and a sliver of sky. It's as if Dürer is saying, "Yes, I can paint portraits, but I can do landscapes too. I can do it all."
The color palette is deceptively simple at first glance. Warm browns and creams dominate, but look closer. There's a richness here, a subtle interplay of tones that brings depth and life to every element of the painting. The stark white of Dürer's shirt provides a brilliant contrast, drawing our eye inevitably to his face.
And what a face it is. Those eyes - dark, penetrating, slightly hooded - seem to follow you around the room. There's an intensity there, a burning intelligence that's almost unnerving. His expression is carefully neutral, but you can sense the self-assurance lurking just beneath the surface.
This isn't just a portrait - it's a declaration. Dürer is announcing himself to the world, showcasing not just his likeness but his prodigious talent. It's a painting that brims with potential energy, capturing an artist on the brink of greatness. You can almost hear the whisper of history being made.
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