John from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul

1564

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

John 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

This painting depicts a man with curly hair, wearing a red robe and a green shirt. He is holding a cup in his right hand, and his left hand is pointing to something outside the frame. The background of the painting is a muted purple color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes are cast downward. He appears to be in deep thought or contemplation. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet reflection. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hands. To learn more about this artistic technique, explore the work of Lucas Cranach the Elder, After.