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The contrast between the internal strength that emanates from his face, and the wisdom and foresight in his eyes, on the one hand - and the messy and wild hair, on the other, effectively demonstrates the breadth of Dürer's skills as a painter, even if the completely distorted perspective of the left shoulder remains inexplicable.
Heinz Kisters acquired this painting in 1952 from the antique market in London. The state of preservation, following the removal of one layer of a painting that had been painted over it, appears relatively good. The painting has been included among the Dürer's original works.
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