Men's Bath (detail, Supposed Self Portrait) 1497

This detail from Albrecht Dürer’s 1497 woodcut *Men's Bath* depicts a man playing a flute, his nude form rendered with meticulous detail and a masterful command of line. This work showcases Dürer's early mastery of the woodcut medium and his fascination with the human form, a theme that would dominate his career. Though this figure is likely not a self-portrait, Dürer's signature attention to detail and anatomical accuracy make the image feel intensely personal. The detail’s composition emphasizes the figure’s physicality, highlighting the contours of his muscles and the texture of his skin.