1526
oil
panel
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Portrait of an infant is a 1526 oil by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting shows a baby lying on a dark green cloth. The baby is naked and has its hands clasped together in front of its chest. It looks straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is black, which makes the baby stand out. The baby's skin is painted in a yellowish tone, which gives it a sense of warmth. The dark green cloth underneath the baby adds a pop of color to the otherwise dark background. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder, who was known for his detailed and realistic portraits.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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