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Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

This is a drawing illustrating an execution scene. It depicts a man chained to a large wooden structure surrounded by a group of people. In the foreground, several figures are on horseback, wearing armor and clothing. The man in the center is elevated above the group holding a large cross or pole. Surrounding the group are spears and flags, with a hilly landscape, trees, and a building in the background. The style is reminiscent of a woodcut engraving, showcasing detailed craftsmanship and attention to linear detail.

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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

Q64959995

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