Portret van kardinaal Albert van Brandenburg op 34-jarige leeftijd 1523

"Portret van kardinaal Albert van Brandenburg op 34-jarige leeftijd" (Portrait of Cardinal Albert of Brandenburg at the Age of 34), created in 1523 by Albrecht Dürer, is a striking example of the artist's mastery of engraving. The print depicts the Cardinal in profile, his face etched with detail and rendered in a realistic style typical of Dürer's work. The inscription below identifies the subject and his titles, including "Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, Archbishop and Elector of Magdeburg." The inclusion of the cardinal’s coat of arms further emphasizes his status and power, highlighting the importance of this commission for Dürer's career. This artwork showcases Dürer's skill as a portraitist and his ability to capture the essence of his subject through the medium of engraving.