Study of Goats c. 1520 - 1530

Lucas Cranach the Elder’s *Study of Goats*, a drawing from c. 1520-1530, showcases the artist’s skill in capturing the natural world with precise detail. The study depicts a single goat grazing, its black and white patterned coat and long, curved horns rendered with delicate strokes of pen and ink. The artist's meticulous attention to anatomical form and the goat's lively pose reveal his keen observation of animal life, characteristic of Cranach's artistic practice.