Muis 1481 - 1528

"Muis" is a pen and ink drawing by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer, created between 1481 and 1528. This meticulous study of a mouse, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Dürer's exceptional skill in capturing detail and form. The drawing's small size, measuring just 56 mm by 117 mm, emphasizes the artist's precision. The intricate lines highlight the mouse's fur, its delicate whiskers, and the contours of its body, demonstrating Dürer's fascination with the natural world. This study exemplifies Dürer's artistic approach, which combined observation with a mastery of technique, creating a work both scientifically accurate and aesthetically pleasing.