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Coat of Arms of John Frederic, Elector of Saxony, called the Magnanimous by Lucas Cranach (German, 1515–1586).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Coat of Arms of John Frederic, Elector of Saxony, called the Magnanimous
Lucas Cranach (German, 1515–1586)
Coat of Arms of John Frederic, Elector of Saxony, called the Magnanimous
Lucas Cranach (German, 1515–1586)32 people viewing now
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
hand-colored woodcut with letterpress text
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.
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