John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes

after Lucas Cranach the Younger

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Younger

Artist After, German, 1515 - 1586

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2841

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 34, State copy b?


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64953751

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