Portrait of William Pirckheimer 1503

Albrecht Dürer's "Portrait of William Pirckheimer" (1503) is a masterful example of the artist's skill in drawing. The piece depicts Pirckheimer, a humanist scholar and friend of Dürer, in profile, capturing his likeness with remarkable detail. The use of silverpoint on paper creates a subtle yet expressive quality, emphasizing the contours of Pirckheimer's face and the texture of his clothing. Displayed in the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin, this drawing is a testament to Dürer's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subject.