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The three Electors of Saxony, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, paint, 1533

The three Electors of Saxony

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1533

paint

panel

From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle

Dominant colour

Overview

The three Electors of Saxony is a 1533 paint by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.

Who painted this?
Lucas Cranach the Elder
When & what style?
1533 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Hamburger Kunsthalle

About this work

This painting features three men, each in a separate frame, with a landscape background. The men wear dark robes and hats, with white collars. The middle frame is larger than the others and contains a large brown rectangle with text. The men's attire and the text suggest a formal or official setting. The landscape background is serene, with a river and trees visible. The painting's style and the men's clothing evoke a sense of history and tradition. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Lucas Cranach the Elder.

About the artist

Portrait of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Artist

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.

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