Artwork
Portrait of an infant
Portrait of an infant is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1526 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, created in 1526 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, is a portrait of a baby. It is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a naked infant lying on a dark green cloth, with clasped hands and a serious expression, set against a black background. The baby's direct gaze and solemn demeanor convey a sense of dignity.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of contrasting colors, such as the yellowish tone of the baby's skin against the dark background and green cloth, creates a visually striking effect. The level of detail and realism in the portrait is characteristic of Cranach's style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
