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Anna Jagiellon, by Lucas Cranach the Younger, oil, 1556

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Overview

Anna Jagiellon is a 1556 oil by Lucas Cranach the Younger, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?
Lucas Cranach the Younger
When & what style?
1556
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a black dress with gold and red details. She wears a black hat with gold and red patterns, and her hair is covered. Her hands are folded in front of her, and she looks straight ahead. The background is a light blue wall. The woman's dress and hat are decorated with intricate patterns and designs. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and detailed look. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. The painting is held at the National Museum in Kraków. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Lucas Cranach the Younger.

About the artist

Portrait of Lucas Cranach the Younger
Artist

Lucas Cranach the Younger

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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