The artwork titled “St. Dorothea,” created by Lucas Cranach the Elder around the year 1530 in Germany, is a religious painting belonging to the Northern Renaissance art movement. Executed in tempera on wood, the painting measures 77 x 59 cm.
The painting depicts St. Dorothea, rendered in a beautifully detailed and stylized manner characteristic of the Northern Renaissance. The saint is portrayed with a serene and gentle expression, wearing a richly adorned dress with intricate patterns and textures that display the artist’s meticulous attention to detail. She holds a basket filled with flowers and fruits, a symbol associated with her hagiography. The background showcases decorative elements and architectural fragments, enhancing the divine and historical ambiance of the scene. The overall composition and use of color highlight the piety and grace attributed to St. Dorothea, thereby embodying the religious fervor and artistic sophistication of the early 16th century.
