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Pancraz von Freyberg Hohenschau, by Hanns Lautensack, ink, 1553

Pancraz von Freyberg Hohenschau

Hanns Lautensack

1553

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Pancraz von Freyberg Hohenschau is a 1553 ink by Hanns Lautensack, a Renaissance work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Hanns Lautensack
When & what style?
1553 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man, Pancraz von Freyberg Hohenschau. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The details in his outfit are very precise, which makes this work interesting, as it gives us a glimpse into what people wore back then. The artist paid close attention to the man's face and hands. This suggests the artist wanted to show the man's personality. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Hanns Lautensack
Artist

Hanns Lautensack

Hanns Lautensack (sometimes erroneously referred to as Hans Sebald Lautensack) (1524 – c.

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