Dead Bluebird 1512

"Dead Bluebird," a watercolor painting by Albrecht Durer, is a stunning example of the artist's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of realistic representation. Completed in 1512, the artwork depicts a lifeless bluebird, rendered with anatomical precision and a sense of poignant stillness. The bird's plumage, meticulously captured in shades of blue, green, and brown, showcases Durer's skill in depicting textures and the subtle variations of light. The painting's simple composition, with the bird as the sole subject against a stark white background, emphasizes the fragility and vulnerability of life.