Artwork
Portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg
Portrait of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This portrait, painted in 1522 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, is a representation of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg. It is a work on panel, currently housed at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted wearing clerical attire, including a dark hat and cloak, with a white shirt visible underneath. A ring adorns his right hand, which is clasped together with his left. The somber expression and dark background convey a sense of seriousness and contemplation, befitting the cardinal's status.
Technique & Style
The painting features a stark contrast between the dark background and the subject's attire, with a lighter area behind his head. The level of detail in the rendering of the cardinal's clothing and the ring on his hand suggests a high level of craftsmanship.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
