1509
ink
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom is a 1509 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
In the engraving, a woman sits on the ground, surrounded by trees and animals. She holds a baby in her lap, and a deer stands beside her. The scene is filled with lush foliage and natural elements. A small inscription is visible at the bottom of the engraving, but its text is not legible. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of serenity and harmony with nature. This engraving is a great example of the Renaissance style, and you can learn more about this movement by exploring the works of artists like Cranach the Elder, Lucas.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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