1515
unspecified
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
The Massacre of the Innocents is a 1515 unspecified by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
This painting depicts a chaotic scene of a massacre, with numerous figures in the foreground. The scene is set in front of an arched building, with a crowd of people in various states of distress. In the foreground, a woman in a red dress is shown protecting a child, while others are shown being attacked or fleeing. The painting features a range of colors, including earth tones and vibrant reds and blues. The level of detail in the painting is high, with intricate textures and patterns visible on the clothing and architecture. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama in the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more works that explore the use of chiaroscuro, look into the technique.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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