Peter Parler's mest berømte maleri er Self-portrait (1379) i St. Vitus Katedral, Köln. Sammen med Head of Charles IV (1375) og Selvportræt (1379) udgør de de tre værker, som alle kender. Vores katalog indeholder 4 værker af Peter Parler; de 4 nedenfor er dem, som verden ser mest på, hver med årstal, det museum der opbevarer det, og hvorfor det er betydningsfuldt.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Hvert mesterværk på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museumskvalitet eller som et kunsttryk i den størrelse, du vælger.
To look upon this relief is to encounter a man caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. Carved from stone around 1379, this bust offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the identity of Peter Parler. He presents himself not as a distant figure of authority, but as a man of flesh and bone, rendered with a startling degree of naturalism. The head is slightly tilted, a subtle movement that breaks…
A heavy silence resides in the gray stone of this bust. The face of Charles IV emerges from the material, a study in rigid dignity and the weight of a crown. Light falls across the brow, catching the deep-set eyes and the sharp, carved lines of a beard that seems to hold the dust of centuries. It is a portrait of a man who shaped a kingdom, rendered in the…
Peter Parlers Selvportræt – Et Monument over Tid og Stil Peter Parlers selvportræt er et fascinerende værk, der udtrykker både kunstnerens personlige refleksion og den prægede æra, hvor det blev skabt. Skulpturen, udført omkring år 1379 af den tyske arkitekt og billedhugger Pietro Cavallini, repræsenterer en unik kombination af romanisk stil og middelalderlig kunstnerisk tradition – et aspekt der gør dette kunstværk særligt bemærkelsesværdigt. Selvom detaljerne om Parlers liv er…
De fire motiver, der optræder hyppigst blandt disse mesterværker, med det fineste eksempel på hvert enkelt.
De 2 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Peter Parler | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 St. Vitus Katedral |
Köln | 3 | Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV, Selvportræt |
 Skt. Vitus Katedral |
Prag | 1 | Tomb of Ottokar II |
Peter Parler arbejdede kun i 5 år, fra 1375 til 1379. Her er det korte karriereforløb år for år, gennem de mest berømte malerier.
A heavy silence resides in the gray stone of this bust. The face of Charles IV emerges from the material, a study in rigid dignity and the weight…
To look upon this relief is to encounter a man caught in a moment of quiet contemplation. Carved from stone around 1379, this bust offers a rare, intimate…
Peter Parlers Selvportræt – Et Monument over Tid og Stil Peter Parlers selvportræt er et fascinerende værk, der udtrykker både kunstnerens personlige refleksion og den prægede æra, hvor…
Self-portrait (1379), St. Vitus Katedral, Köln. Derefter følger Head of Charles IV (1375) og Selvportræt (1379).
49 år gammel: Self-portrait er fra 1379, og Peter Parler blev født i 1330.
Vores katalog indeholder 4 værker af Peter Parler, dateret fra 1375 til 1379.
De fleste af dem findes i St. Vitus Katedral (Köln) og Skt. Vitus Katedral (Prag). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1379: 2 af de 4 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Self-portrait.
Det tidligste på denne side er Head of Charles IV (1375), det seneste Self-portrait (1379).
Stone: 2 ud af de 4 værker på denne side.
Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV og Selvportræt er blandt de 3 værker på denne side, som er i St. Vitus Katedral, Köln's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
In the heart of the Late Middle Ages, a period defined by soaring spires and profound devotion, Peter Parler emerged as one of the most influential architects and sculptors of his era. Born into a distinguished dynasty of master builders, he carried the weight of tradition while simultaneously forging a new, expressive language for European architecture. Known variously as Peter von Gemünd or Petr Parléř, his identity was inextricably linked to the Parler family, a lineage of craftsmen whose influence stretched across much of Central Europe. His journey began in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, where he received his early training, eventually leading him to work at significant medieval building sites including Strasbourg, Cologne, and Nuremberg.
The trajectory of Parler’s career reached its zenith when he moved to Prague, the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Here, under the patronage of the Holy Roman Empire, he was able to realize a vision of architectural grandeur that would define the skyline of the city for centuries. His work at St. Vitus Cathedral stands as his most enduring legacy, a monumental achievement where he utilized complex networks of ribbed vaults to create an interior that seems to defy gravity. Through his engineering brilliance, the heavy stone walls appear light and ethereal, allowing for expansive windows that transform the cathedral into a vessel for celestial light.
Parler was not merely a builder of structures but a sculptor of profound emotional depth. His ability to breathe life into cold stone allowed him to bridge the gap between the rigid forms of earlier Gothic traditions and a more naturalistic, human-centric approach. This mastery is perhaps most intimately captured in his Self-Portrait, an evocative piece that offers a rare glimpse into the artist's own contemplative soul. In this work, one can observe the meticulous craftsmanship required to render the subtle textures of hair and the serene expression of a man deeply engaged with both his faith and his craft.
His sculptural contributions often complemented his architectural feats, creating a unified aesthetic experience within the sacred spaces he designed. Notable works such as the Head of Charles IV demonstrate his ability to capture individual character and royal dignity through the Late Gothic style. His achievements were not isolated incidents but part of a broader movement of artistic innovation that saw:
Through his hands, the stone became a chronicle of history, an enduring testament to the skill of the Parler family. His life's work remains etched in the very fabric of Europe, serving as a bridge between the medieval world and the burgeoning complexities of the later centuries.