Self-Portrait 1498

Albrecht Dürer’s "Self-Portrait" (1498) is a celebrated example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The artist portrays himself with a keen eye for detail, capturing his own likeness with a sense of realism and self-awareness. The intricate details of his attire, including his patterned cap and meticulously rendered hands, speak to the meticulousness of Dürer's approach to painting. The landscape glimpsed through the window adds a sense of context and depth to the composition, suggesting a connection between the artist's inner world and the broader world beyond. Today, this renowned work resides in the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain.