Albrecht Altdorfer

jeremiasfalck

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pencil drawn

facial expression drawing

mechanical pen drawing

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pencil sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

portrait drawing

pencil art

This engraving, likely created by the German artist Jeremias Falck in the 17th century, portrays the renowned Renaissance painter Albrecht Altdorfer. The artist's detailed approach is evident in the intricate floral motifs and the meticulously etched portrait of Altdorfer. The inscription "ALBERT ALTDORFER" on the scroll above his head confirms the identity of the subject. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of Altdorfer, a pioneering figure in the development of German Renaissance landscape painting.