Fotoreproductie van een prent naar een zelfportret door Albrecht Dürer before 1871

Here we have a photographic reproduction of a print of a self-portrait by Albrecht Dürer. The anonymous photographer has captured Dürer's iconic image in tones of grey, focusing on the texture and form, creating an experience both familiar and freshly considered. Note how the composition leads your eye directly to Dürer's face, framed by the soft, dark curls of his hair and beard. This circularity draws attention to the details of his features. The artist's gaze meets ours directly, challenging our perception of the divide between subject and viewer. This reproduction destabilizes the original's artistic context, altering our perception through the lens of photography. It offers a commentary on the nature of reproduction and authenticity, questioning the traditional values associated with original artworks. It is not a singular, unchanging artifact but a site of ongoing interpretation.