Artwork

Portrait of a man in a fur beret

Portrait of a man in a fur beret, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, paint, 1511
Portrait of a man in a fur beret, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, paint, 1511

Portrait of a man in a fur beret is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1511 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a man in a fur beret is a 1511 painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, currently in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The painting focuses on a man with curly hair, dressed in a fur beret, dark jacket, and white undershirt. His serious expression is the central element, with the composition drawing the viewer's attention to his face.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases meticulous attention to detail in the subject's attire and facial features, set against a dark background that enhances the subject's prominence.

History & Provenance

Created in 1511, the painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection, though specific details of its history prior to acquisition are not provided in the available information.

Context

The work reflects the artistic tendencies of its time, characteristic of Lucas Cranach the Elder's portraiture, which often emphasized realism and the capture of the sitter's demeanor.

Legacy

As part of Cranach the Elder's oeuvre, the portrait contributes to the broader understanding of 16th-century German portraiture, though its individual impact within the artist's body of work is not distinctly highlighted in the provided context.

Artist & collection

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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