1526
paint
panel
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Dominant colour
Johann the Steadfast, Elector of Saxony is a 1526 paint by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting John, Elector of Saxony, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting depicts a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a brown fur-trimmed coat. He has a red floral wreath on his head and a ring on his finger. The background is a muted green color. The man's attire and the floral wreath suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The painting's use of muted colors adds to its sense of subtlety and restraint. The artist's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of depth and nuance in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Lucas Cranach the Elder.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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