Albrecht Durer The Little Owl (1508)
Stunning reproduction of an antique renaissance watercolor painting in square format. It features a young owl painted by the famous 16th century artist Albrecht Durer. The supremely gifted and versatile German painter, engraver, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist is considered as one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance.
Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman is a small bust length oil on elm panel painting by the German artist Albrecht Duerer from 1505. It was executed, along with a number of other high society portraits, during his second visit to Italy.The woman wears a patterned gown with tied-on sleeves that show the chemise beneath. Her hair frames her face in soft waves, and back hair is confined in a small draped cap. The work’s harmony and grace is achieved through its mixtures of tones, from her pale, elegant skin and reddish blond hair and to her black-and pearl necklace and highly-fashionable patterned dress; all of which are highlighted against a flat black background. It is similar in pose and colour tone to his c 1507 A German Woman from Venice, while at least two studies of Venetian women are known, both of which are very daring. One shows the model with a plunging neckline, the other with bare shoulders.
During his visit to Italy Duerer became fascinated by and befriended Giovanni Bellini, an established master when Duerer was still a relative unknown outside of Germany. The Franconian artist’s influence can be seen in this work’s soft modeling, dramatic lighting and vivid colours and tones.
Albrecht Durer The Little Owl (1508)
Stunning reproduction of an antique renaissance watercolor painting. It features a young owl painted by the famous 16th century artist Albrecht Durer.
