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Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg ("Small Cardinal")

Albrecht Dürer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man with a neutral expression. He has distinct facial features and wavy, shoulder-length hair covered by a cap. He wears a buttoned garment with a high collar, possibly a robe. In the background, there is a coat of arms with a double-headed eagle and other symbols. Latin text surrounds the portrait. The setting appears formal and suggests a sense of dignity.

Artwork Details

Date
1519
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3011 × 4529 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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