1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [right] is a 1550 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut portrait shows a man dressed in elaborate robes, with a fur-trimmed hat and a sword at his side. He is surrounded by four coats of arms, each with its own unique design. The man's attire and the coats of arms suggest a sense of nobility and prestige. The level of detail in the woodcut is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. For more on the art of the Renaissance, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.
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![John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [left]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/85d8265ef08a7c71/thumb.webp)
![Abraham Entertaining the Angels [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/69d1b25f4eba0a53/thumb.webp)
