Albrecht Durer's Father 1497

Albrecht Dürer’s “Albrecht Dürer’s Father” (1497) is a portrait of the artist’s father, a goldsmith, and is a prime example of the Northern Renaissance portrait style. The painting depicts the elder Dürer with a somber expression, wearing a brown robe over a black undershirt, with a black cap on his head, against a warm, orange-red background. This realism and attention to detail, along with the sitter's dignified pose, exemplifies the characteristics of the Northern Renaissance era. The painting is currently located in the National Gallery, London, and is a testament to Dürer's masterful portraiture skills and his close relationship with his father.