Lucas Cranach the Younger

Cranach, Lucas the Younger

German, 1515 - 1586

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The image shows a man in a fur-collared robe with crossed arms. He has a lined face, curly sparse hair, plain shoes, and a serpent emblem beside him. The background is plain with the number "1561" and a small symbol.
Lucas Cranach the Younger, Philip Melanchthon, 1561, woodcut on laid paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2009.16.2

Philip Melanchthon

Lucas Cranach the Younger · 1561 · woodcut on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.16.2

The image shows a person seated on the ground, leaning against a rock, writing in a book. The person has a side-profile, facing slightly upwards, with wavy hair falling to the shoulders and a halo around their head. They wear long robes with pleated designs, holding a quill pen while writing in the book on their knees. Next to them is a large bird on a branch. The background displays a rocky landscape with a tree and, in the far distance, a town or castle with chimneys within mountainous terrain. Above, in a cloud, are two bearded figures looking down, accompanied by another bird.
Lucas Cranach the Younger, Saint John in a Landscape, 1540, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2888

Saint John in a Landscape

Lucas Cranach the Younger · 1540 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2888

This print shows a man standing, facing slightly to the right, his head turning to look at us. His left arm is crossed over his body, resting on a thin sword that hangs on his left side, while his right hand is near his chest. He has pale skin, a small mustache, thin eyebrows, a long nose, and a small mouth set in a slight smile. He wears a feathered beret that covers the top of his head. He is dressed in a wide, fur-lined cloak with several layers of ruffles, a doublet, and puffed sleeves, with several chains hanging down his neck below a frilled collar. These thick clothes make his torso and upper body look very wide. On his legs, he wears short pants that end slightly below the edge of his cloak, and the rest of his legs seem to be covered by thin tights. The background behind him and ground below him are both plain beige paper, separated by a black horizontal line. The man casts a faint shadow on the ground.
Lucas Cranach the Younger, John William, Duke of Saxe-Coburg, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2848

John William, Duke of Saxe-Coburg

Lucas Cranach the Younger · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2848

The image shows a man in a half-body depiction. He is facing slightly to the right, with his head turned directly toward the viewer. Both of his hands are visible; one hand is positioned across his chest, holding a ring at waist level. The man's facial features are distinct, with pronounced lines and an expression of calmness. His hair is short and wavy, covering his head with subtle curls. He is dressed in elaborate attire typical of a scholarly or clerical figure, with a high collared robe featuring wide, voluminous sleeves and folds. The robe is detailed with intricate lines, emphasizing texture and richness. The background is monochromatic and plain, with a small emblem-like mark near his shoulder.
Lucas Cranach the Younger, Philip Melanchton, Half-Length to the Left, Standing Behind a Breastwork, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.238

Philip Melanchton, Half-Length to the Left, Standing Behind a Breastwork

Lucas Cranach the Younger · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1946.21.238

The image shows a seated man at a desk, writing with a quill in his right hand and resting his left hand on an open book. A radiant halo surrounds his head. He has a face with a serene expression, wearing a cap, and a robe with voluminous sleeves. In front of him is a winged ox on a tiled floor. Next to him is a decorative desk with intricate patterns. The background features a wall with a window looking out onto a pastoral scene, an image of a woman and child surrounded by clouds, and an ornamental tapestry partially visible to the left.
Lucas Cranach the Younger, Saint Luke, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2854

Saint Luke

Lucas Cranach the Younger · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2854

The image is a black and white illustration of a man from the waist up. He is in a frontal position with his hands holding an object with detailing on its cover. The man has a stern expression, with pronounced brow, deep-set eyes, and a slightly furrowed forehead. His hair is short and wavy, falling around his face. He is dressed in a fur-trimmed coat over a high-collared garment. To the right of the man is a depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross with the inscription "INRI" above the cross. In the upper left corner, there is a circular emblem, possibly a crest or symbol. The background is plain, emphasizing the man and the crucifixion scene.
German 16th Century, Martin Luther, Half-Length to the Left with a Book in his Hands, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2874

Martin Luther, Half-Length to the Left with a Book in his Hands

German 16th Century · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2874

The image shows a portrait of a man from the upper half of his body. He is seated and holds a large sword across his chest. The man has a bushy beard and mustache, with a stern face. He wears a fur-trimmed hat and his attire is elaborately designed with patterns and fur on his shoulders, matching his hat. There are multiple coats of arms surrounding him and an ornate border with heraldic symbols in the background. Latin text is included below the image.
German 16th Century, John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2841

John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes

German 16th Century · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2841

The image depicts the upper body of a man holding a sword. He has a full beard and mustache, pronounced cheekbones, and a neutral expression. He wears a tall fur hat and a fur-trimmed cloak. The border around the figure has intricate patterns and coats of arms. The background contains decorative crests and text suggesting historical significance or lineage.
German 16th Century, John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes, woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2842

John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes

German 16th Century · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2842

The image is a woodcut illustration of a man from the waist up. He is holding a large sword, positioned slightly turned to his left. The man has a round face with a beard and mustache, and wears a hat covering most of his hair. He is dressed in a fur-lined cloak. Surrounding him are heraldic coats of arms. The background is a plain surface.
German 16th Century, John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [right], woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2840.b

John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [right]

German 16th Century · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2840.b

The image presents an upper-body illustration of a man seated in a formal portrait pose. His face has a rounded shape with prominent cheeks, a full mustache, and a short beard, and he looks straight ahead. He wears a large, ornate hat and a cloak with a fur-lined collar. In his hands, he holds a sword diagonally across his torso. The background features a plain light-colored surface with three heraldic shields and a decorative serif font Latin text below the illustration.
German 16th Century, John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [left], woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2840.a

John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes [left]

German 16th Century · · woodcut ·  Accession ID  1943.3.2840.a