Conrad Celtis biedt Frederik III de Wijze, keurvorst van Saksen, een boek met het werk van Roswitha van Gandersheim aan 1496 - 1501

Albrecht Dürer's woodcut, "Conrad Celtis offers Frederik III the Wise, Elector of Saxony, a book with the work of Roswitha of Gandersheim" (1496-1501) is a notable example of Northern Renaissance art. The detailed and intricate depiction of the scene highlights the importance of scholarship and patronage in 16th-century Germany. The composition features five figures, with Conrad Celtis, a German humanist scholar, presenting a book to Frederick III. The figure of Frederick III, dressed in elaborate attire and seated on a throne, emphasizes his power and authority as Elector of Saxony. The woodcut's rich use of line and shading, along with its vibrant colors, reflects Dürer's mastery of the medium. This work serves as a visual record of a historical moment, showcasing the exchange of knowledge and the celebration of learning during the Renaissance period.