The artwork, “Princess Sibylle of Cleve,” is a portrait completed by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1526. As an exemplar of the Northern Renaissance movement, the piece currently resides in Schloss Weimar, Weimar, Germany.
The artwork features an elegantly dressed young woman, Princess Sibylle of Cleve, set against a dark, plain background which serves to highlight her richly adorned, bright red attire. The princess is adorned with intricate jewelry, including a detailed choker with a pendant and a string of pearls that accentuate the high neckline of her dress. The elaborate gown features a complex pattern of intertwined fabric, creating a textured and three-dimensional effect. Her hair, long and wavy, cascades down her shoulders, adorned with an ornate headdress of delicate flowers and feathers. The expression on her face is serene and contemplative, capturing a sense of nobility and grace that is characteristic of Cranach’s portraiture.
