1512
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Virgin and Child Adored by Frederic the Wise of Saxony is a 1512 ink by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, depicting Holy Family, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene with the Virgin and Child being admired by Frederic the Wise of Saxony. It's a simple yet detailed scene. The artist included small details like the clothing and the expressions on their faces, which makes it interesting to look at because it shows the artist's attention to the people in the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: woodcut.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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