Frederick the Wise of Saxony 1509

Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Frederick the Wise of Saxony" is a 1509 engraving, executed with a highly detailed, almost photographic realism, in the style of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The Elector is depicted in a fur-trimmed robe, his face etched with a sense of authority and gravitas, the intricate details of his costume and the inscription "F.D.W.S. 1509" at the bottom, highlighting the craftsmanship of this renowned German artist. The work is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.