The artwork, titled “Johannes Bugenhagen,” is an oil painting on wood created in 1537 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a prominent artist of the Northern Renaissance. This portrait is currently housed at the Lutherhaus in Wittenberg, Germany.
The artwork portrays Johannes Bugenhagen, depicted with a solemn expression and adorned in dark, modest attire indicative of his time. The subject’s facial features are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, showcasing Cranach’s mastery in capturing the essence of his subjects. The background of the painting is subtle and unobtrusive, allowing full emphasis on Bugenhagen’s visage. The painting exudes a sense of dignity and reverence, characteristic of portraiture from the Northern Renaissance period.
