Willibald Pirckheimer 1524

Albrecht Dürer's engraving of Willibald Pirckheimer is a masterful example of portraiture in the Renaissance. Created in 1524, it portrays the humanist scholar and close friend of Dürer with remarkable detail. The engraving captures the subtle lines of Pirckheimer's face and the texture of his fur collar, highlighting his distinguished features. Dürer's signature, along with a Latin inscription detailing Pirckheimer's age and death, emphasizes the historical significance of the subject. This engraving is a powerful reminder of the artistry and intellectual depth of the German Renaissance.