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19 works across 1 institution
Munich's Alte Pinakothek holds 19 works by Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Albrecht Dürer in Munich
Dürer in Munich
The Alte Pinakothek in Munich holds two of the most important self-portraits in the history of art — the Self-Portrait at 22, painted in Strasbourg before he had established himself, and the Self-Portrait at 28, painted in Nuremberg in 1500 in the hieratic frontal pose of a Christ figure. The second is one of the most audacious paintings of the Renaissance: a craftsman depicting himself with the gravity and format of an icon, asserting the status of the artist at a time when that status was still contested.
Munich's Dürer holdings extend beyond the self-portraits to several altarpiece panels and works on paper. The Alte Pinakothek has one of the strongest collections of German Renaissance painting in the world, and Dürer is central to it.
Planning your visit
The Alte Pinakothek is in the Kunstareal district alongside the Neue and Moderne Pinakothek. The Dürer rooms are well signposted. A combined ticket for all three Pinakotheken is good value if you have a full day.
Alte Pinakothek
Munich · 19 works on display
One of the oldest galleries in the world, the Alte Pinakothek holds Bavaria's state collection of Old Masters — Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Dürer — in a monumental 19th-century building. The Rubens collection is one of the finest in Europe.
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About the artist
Albrecht Dürer
German · Northern Renaissance · 1471–1528
Dürer was the leading figure of the Northern Renaissance and the first artist north of the Alps to fully engage with Italian Renaissance theory and ideals. Born in Nuremberg, he also travelled to Venice and the Netherlands, and was celebrated across Europe as much for his prints and engravings as his paintings.
Key works
Young HareSelf-Portrait at Twenty-EightFour Apostles
Frequently asked questions
How many Albrecht Dürer paintings are on display in Munich?
Our current data shows 19 Albrecht Dürer paintings on display in Munich, spread across the Alte Pinakothek. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Munich has the most Albrecht Dürer paintings?
Alte Pinakothek holds all 19 known Albrecht Dürer works in Munich.
Where else can I see Albrecht Dürer's paintings?
Albrecht Dürer's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Albrecht Dürer →
Planning your visit to Munich
The three Pinakothek galleries — Alte, Neue, and Pinakothek der Moderne — are all in the Maxvorstadt district, within easy walking distance of each other. Sunday admission to all state museums in Bavaria costs just one euro. Take the U2 to Theresienstrasse.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.