Paul from Christ, the Apostles, and Saint Paul

1564

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Paul 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 image shows an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a robe in earthy browns and greens, leaning on a staff. His face looks thoughtful, with one hand resting on his chin. The background is a simple purple, and there’s a small text block at the bottom. The text below is in German and describes this man’s life story, including his early years and travels. It’s written in a formal, old-fashioned style. If you like this style, check out the Renaissance movement next.