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Albrecht the Bold, son of Friedrich II., died 1500
Albrecht the Bold, son of Friedrich II., died 1500 is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Younger. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This portrait, painted in 1590, depicts a historical figure.
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Overview
This portrait, painted in 1590, depicts a historical figure. It is the work of Lucas Cranach the Younger, a German painter active during the Renaissance.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Albrecht the Bold, a member of a noble family, who died in 1500. He is shown with a serious expression, wearing formal attire, including a red hat and robe with a white fur collar, holding a red object.
Technique & Style
The painting is characteristic of the Northern Renaissance portrait tradition. It features a blue background and a detailed depiction of the subject's clothing and expression, showcasing Cranach's skill as a portraitist.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection. It was created by Lucas Cranach the Younger, son of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a notable artist of the German Renaissance.
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Artist
Lucas Cranach the Younger (German: Lucas Cranach der Jüngere, IPA:; 4 October 1515 – 25 January 1586) was a German Renaissance painter and portraitist, the son of Lucas Cranach the Elder and brother of Hans Cranach.
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