Portrait of a Saxon Prince 1515
lucascranachtheelder
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims, Reims, France
drawing, pencil
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portrait
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drawing
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facial expression drawing
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head
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face
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11_renaissance
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portrait reference
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child
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male-portraits
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portrait head and shoulder
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pencil
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animal drawing portrait
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portrait drawing
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facial study
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facial portrait
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northern-renaissance
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forehead
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portrait art
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fine art portrait
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digital portrait
"Portrait of a Saxon Prince" is a 1515 drawing by the German Renaissance master Lucas Cranach the Elder. The portrait, housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Reims, depicts a young Saxon prince with a serious expression and detailed features. Cranach, known for his skillful use of line and wash, masterfully captures the subject's youth and noble bearing. The work exemplifies the transition from the medieval to the Renaissance style, showcasing Cranach's artistic talent and the emerging interest in portraiture during the 16th century.
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