Portrait of a Cleric 1516

Albrecht Dürer's "Portrait of a Cleric," created in 1516, depicts a man in a black garment and a cap. The subject is rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the textures of the cleric's skin, hair, and clothing, characteristic of Dürer's Northern Renaissance style. The subject's intense gaze and the subtle play of light and shadow lend a sense of realism and psychological depth to the portrait. This portrait exemplifies Dürer's mastery of oil painting and his ability to portray individual character with precision.