1509
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Frederick the Wise and John the Constant of Saxony is a 1509 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts two men seated at a table, engaged in a game of cards. The man on the left wears a fur-trimmed coat, while the man on the right sports a chain around his neck. Both men have curly hair and are dressed in Renaissance attire. The scene is rendered in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate lines and shading that suggest the use of engraving techniques. The overall effect is one of quiet intensity, as the two men focus on their game. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Cranach the Elder, Lucas.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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