1560
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Philipp Melanchthon is a 1560 by Lucas Cranach the Younger, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This portrait depicts a man in a long, fur-trimmed coat, with his hands clasped together in front of him. He has a serious expression and is shown from the waist up, with a subtle shadow cast behind him. The man's attire and the style of the portrait suggest a sense of formality and dignity. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in exploring more works by the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look into the works of Lucas Cranach.
Lucas Cranach the Younger (German: Lucas Cranach der Jüngere, IPA: ; 4 October 1515 – 25 January 1586) was a German Renaissance painter and portraitist, the son of Lucas Cranach the Elder and brother of Hans Cranach.
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