Updated Жовтень 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 4 works by Петер Парлер in our catalogue
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According to this ranking, Self-portrait (1379) is the most famous painting by Петер Парлер; the Собор Святого Віта, Празький катедральный собор, holds it. It is followed by Head of Charles IV (1375) and Автопортрет (1379). This list draws on the 4 works by Петер Парлер in the catalogue and records the 4 most famous, with date, holding museum and description for each entry.
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…
П'єтро Парлер та Його Самопортрет: Відображення Духу Пізнього Готичної Епохи П'єтро Парлер (1330–1399) був німецьким архітектором і скульптуром високого статусу, який вирішив підкреслити свою роботу та позицію в мистецтві способом, раніше унікальним для портретної історії. Коли він став архітектором катедрального собору імператора та єпископа Праги, його творчість досягла апогею – він створив грандіозні фрески та складні мозаїки, що продовжують захоплювати глядачів глибиною емоцій та технічною майстерністю. Його спадок живе у…
The four subjects most frequently represented among these works, each with its best-known example.
The 2 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Петер Парлер | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Собор Святого Віта |
Празький катедральный собор | 3 | Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV, Автопортрет |
 Собор Святого Віта |
Прага | 1 | Tomb of Ottokar II |
The documented career of Петер Парлер on this page covers 5 years, 1375 to 1379, and is presented below one year at a time.
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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…
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…
Other works from 1379
Self-portrait (1379), Собор Святого Віта, Празький катедральный собор. The following entries are Head of Charles IV (1375) and Автопортрет (1379).
49 years: Петер Парлер was born in 1330 and Self-portrait is dated 1379.
The catalogue records 4 works by Петер Парлер, dated between 1375 and 1379.
Principally in Собор Святого Віта (Празький катедральный собор) and Собор Святого Віта (Прага). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
In 1379: 2 of the 4 works listed on this page are dated to that period, including Self-portrait.
The earliest dated work listed here is Head of Charles IV (1375); the latest is Self-portrait (1379).
Stone, in 2 of the 4 works listed on this page.
Self-portrait, Head of Charles IV and Автопортрет are among the 3 works on this page in the collection of the Собор Святого Віта, Празький катедральный собор.
Yes. Each work listed on this page can be ordered from its own entry as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in a size of your choice.
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.
