Artwork
Duchess Katharina of Mecklenburg (1487-1561)
Duchess Katharina of Mecklenburg (1487-1561) is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1514 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Duchess Katharina of Mecklenburg is a portrait painted in oil by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1514. It is housed at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Catherine of Mecklenburg, dressed in elaborate attire, standing beside a small dog. Her formal pose and luxurious clothing convey her high social status.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Cranach's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's yellow and red dress, adorned with intricate patterns and gold accents, against a stark black background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
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