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Portrait of the Elector John the Steadfast of Saxony (1468-1532)

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1532

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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portrait of the Elector John the Steadfast of Saxony (1468-1532) is a 1532 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1532
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with curly hair and a beard, wearing a black hat, a white ruffled collar, and a brown fur-trimmed coat. He is shown from the chest up, with his right hand visible, adorned with a ring on his middle finger. The background is a muted greenish-gray color. The subject's attire and accessories suggest a sense of wealth and status, while his expression appears serious and introspective. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. For more information on the artist who created this portrait, explore the work of 1599_person.