Caritas by Lucas Cranach the Elder

painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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figurative

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medieval

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allegory

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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11_renaissance

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oil painting

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group-portraits

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genre-painting

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history-painting

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northern-renaissance

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nude

Lucas Cranach the Elder's 1535 painting "Caritas" depicts a woman, likely Charity, breastfeeding a child while another child reaches for her breast and a fourth child stands in the foreground with a jug. This work is a prime example of Cranach's signature style, utilizing bright colors and detailed figures. The scene evokes a sense of warmth and nurturing, reflecting the virtue of charity. Cranach's work is a classic example of German Renaissance painting, known for its intricate details and religious themes.

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