A pintura mais famosa de Peter Parler é Self-portrait (1379), no Catedral de São Vito, em Praga. Com Head of Charles IV (1375) e Retrato de Autor (1379), completam-se as três obras que todos reconhecem. O nosso catálogo lista 4 obras de Peter Parler; as 4 abaixo são as mais admiradas no mundo, cada uma com o seu ano, o museu que a detém e a sua importância.
Classificado de acordo com o nosso índice de popularidade, que combina buscas, visitas e pedidos de cada obra. Atualizado em Outubro 2026. Cada obra-prima nesta página pode ser encomendada como uma reprodução em óleo pintada à mão, com qualidade de museu, ou como uma impressão de fine art, no tamanho de sua escolha.
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…
O escultor Peter Parler, figura emblemática do período tardogótico alemão e boêmio, deixou uma marca indelével na história da arte medieval. Sua obra mais conhecida, o autoportreto em pedra esculpido – atualmente alojado no coração da Catedral de São Vito em Praga – é um testemunho fascinante da estética e filosofia da época, oferecendo aos amantes da arte uma janela para um mundo onde a beleza buscava expressar ideias profundas…
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem entre estas obras-primas, com o melhor exemplo de cada um.
Os 2 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museu | Cidade | Obras de Peter Parler | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Catedral de São Vito |
Praga | 3 | Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV, Retrato de Autor |
 Catedral de São Vito |
Praga | 1 | Tomb of Ottokar II |
Peter Parler trabalhou por apenas 5 anos, de 1375 a 1379. Aqui está essa breve carreira, ano a ano, através de suas pinturas mais famosas.
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…
O escultor Peter Parler, figura emblemática do período tardogótico alemão e boêmio, deixou uma marca indelével na história da arte medieval. Sua obra mais conhecida, o autoportreto em…
Self-portrait (1379), Catedral de São Vito, Praga. Seguem-se Head of Charles IV (1375) e Retrato de Autor (1379).
49 anos: Self-portrait data de 1379 e Peter Parler nasceu em 1330.
Nosso catálogo lista 4 obras de Peter Parler, datadas de 1375 a 1379.
A maioria deles está em Catedral de São Vito (Praga) e Catedral de São Vito (Praga). A tabela acima lista os museus um a um.
Em 1379: 2 das 4 obras nesta página datam dessa época, entre elas Self-portrait.
A obra mais antiga nesta página é de Head of Charles IV (1375), e a mais recente é de Self-portrait (1379).
Stone: 2 de um total de 4 obras nesta página.
Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV e Retrato de Autor estão entre as 3 obras nesta página pertencentes ao Catedral de São Vito, Praga.
Sim. Todas as pinturas desta página podem ser encomendadas como uma reprodução em óleo pintada à mão com qualidade de museu ou como uma impressão de fine art, no tamanho de sua escolha, a partir da própria página da pintura.
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.