In 1495 Dürer was still not well known as an artist in the highest circles but news of his skill reached Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, and Dürer was commissioned to paint his portrait.
Sa 1495 Dürer ay hindi pa rin maayos na kilala bilang isang artist sa pinakamataas na circles pero balita ng kanyang kakayahan naabot Frederick ang matalino, maghahalal ng Saksonya, at Dürer ay commissioned pintura sa kanyang larawan.