Apostle Philip 1516

Albrecht Dürer’s “Apostle Philip” (1516) is a portrait of one of the twelve apostles, known for his devout faith and work as a missionary. The work is characterized by its meticulous detail, especially in the rendering of the apostle’s wrinkled face, flowing beard, and textured robe. Dürer’s signature realism, achieved through the use of oil on wood, exemplifies the Northern Renaissance’s interest in capturing human likeness. The painting is on display in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.