JOURNAL ARTICLE

National Gallery’s Dürer copy is the real thing, expert claims.

  • Published In: Art Newspaper, 2026, v. 34, n. 386. P. Cover 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bailey, Martin 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a new book by German scholar Christof Metzger, which argues for the authenticity of Albrecht Dürer’s painting, The Painter’s Father, claiming it dates from 1497. This assertion contradicts the National Gallery in London, which considers the work a copy made after Dürer’s death. Metzger also proposes that another painting, currently labeled as Portrait of a Venetian Woman at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, should be retitled Portrait of a Florentine Woman, suggesting it was created a decade earlier than previously thought. His claims challenge established art historical narratives and may prompt a reevaluation of Dürer’s artistic development. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Art Newspaper. 2026/02, Vol. 34, Issue 386, pCover
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0960-6556
  • Accession Number:191245005
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