Willibald Pirckheimer (1470-1530) 1524 - 1600

Albrecht Dürer’s portrait of Willibald Pirckheimer, a prominent humanist scholar and close friend of the artist, showcases Dürer's mastery of oil painting. Executed in 1524, the painting captures Pirckheimer’s distinctive features, including his full face, curly hair, and fur-trimmed collar. The realistic portrayal highlights Dürer's keen observation and the detail-oriented style of Northern Renaissance art. The painting currently resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and is a valuable piece for art lovers interested in the lives and works of Renaissance humanists.