Portrait of the Cuspinian Family 1520

Bernhard Strigel's "Portrait of the Cuspinian Family" (1520) depicts the Cuspinian family in a formal portrait, a popular genre during the Renaissance. The painting showcases the family's wealth and status through their elegant clothing and the detailed inscription above them. The inscription, "JACOBVS MAIOR CHRISTO COEVVS," indicates the prominence of Jacob Cuspinian, the family patriarch, and his son. The composition, with the figures arranged in a symmetrical and hierarchical fashion, emphasizes the family's unity and social standing. Strigel, a notable artist of the German Renaissance, captures the family's likeness with realistic detail, portraying their individual personalities and familial bond.