Portrait of a Man with Baret and Scroll 1521

Albrecht Durer's "Portrait of a Man with Baret and Scroll", painted in 1521, is a masterful example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The sitter, an unidentified man, is rendered with remarkable detail and realism. The artist's meticulous attention to the man's features, including the furrowed brow, the subtle texture of the fur collar, and the careful rendering of the scroll, creates a sense of lifelike presence. The painting's dark background, typical of Durer's style, further emphasizes the subject and creates a sense of gravity. This work, now housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, showcases Durer's mastery of oil painting and his keen eye for capturing the nuances of human expression.