1539
oil
panel
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Portrait of young aristocrat of the Rava family is a 1539 oil by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a young man with dark hair, adorned with a red flower garland. He wears a black coat with red trim and a white shirt, holding an object in his right hand. The background is a muted blue-green color. A notable detail is the intricate design on the man's coat, which adds a sense of elegance to the overall portrait. The use of oil paint creates a rich, textured appearance. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of chiaroscuro in his works.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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