Frederick liked his portrait which Dürer painted in April 1496 when Frederick had visited Nürnberg. Despite Frederick's attempts to persuade Dürer to move to Weimar and become Court painter, the artist did not wish to leave Nürnberg.
Frederick nagustuhan ang kanyang mga larawan na Dürer ipininta sa Abril 1496 kapag Frederick had binisita Nürnberg. Frederick kabila ng mga pagtatangka sa amuki Dürer upang ilipat sa Weimar at maging Court pintor, ang artist ay hindi nagnanais na umalis sa Nürnberg.