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Three Pairs of Lovers, by Lucas Cranach the Younger, oil, 1561

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Overview

Three Pairs of Lovers is a 1561 oil by Lucas Cranach the Younger, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Lucas Cranach the Younger
When & what style?
1561 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting depicts six people gathered around a table. The table is covered with a dark cloth and holds a plate of fruit and a cup. The figures are dressed in Renaissance attire, with the men wearing hats and the women adorned with necklaces and head coverings. The painting features a dark background, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the clothing and fruit. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of conversation and socializing. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Lucas Cranach the Younger.

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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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