James the Less from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul

1564

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

James the Less from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul is a 1564 by After Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: After Lucas Cranach the Elder
When & what style?: 1564 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a halo, dressed in a red robe and hat, holding an open book. He has long, curly hair and a beard. The background is a muted purple color. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest a religious or scholarly theme. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a German artist known for his Renaissance-style paintings.