The artwork named “Johann Friedrich von Sachsen” was created by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1532, Germany. It is a portrait belonging to the Northern Renaissance art movement.
The artwork portrays a well-dressed man with distinctive facial features, adorned with a beard and mustache. He is donning a fur-trimmed robe over a white high-collared shirt and a black beret hat. The background of the painting features a scenic landscape with mountains and greenery, adding depth and context to the portrait. The sitter’s hands are clasped, holding what appears to be a ring, suggesting a sense of poise and nobility. The use of fine details and textures exemplifies the intricate realism characteristic of the Northern Renaissance period.
