Duke Henry the Pious
1514
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1514
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting shows a man dressed in an elaborate outfit, standing in front of a dog. He wears a black and gold striped coat with puffy sleeves, red pants, and a hat with red and white flowers. The man holds a sword in his right hand and grasps the dog's collar with his left. The man's outfit is detailed with gold trim and tassels. The dog is white with a long tail and appears to be a large breed. The background of the painting is black. The artist who created this painting is Lucas Cranach the Elder.