DÜRER, Albrecht: Portrait of a Young Fürleger with Her Hair Done Up

Portrait of a Young Fürleger with Her Hair Done Up Albrecht Dürer's delicate 1497 portrait captures the refined elegance of a young woman from a prosperous merchant family, identifiable by her elaborate hairstyle and fashionable dress of the German Renaissance. The meticulous detail and psychological presence Dürer brings to this intimate study exemplify his mastery of portraiture during the late 15th century, a period when Northern European artists were rivaling Italian Renaissance achievements in both technical skill and humanistic observation. This work reveals Dürer's keen interest in recording contemporary fashion and social status while revealing the thoughtful individuality of his sitter.