Copy of John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes 1515 - 1586

This woodcut portrait, "Copy of John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes" by Lucas Cranach the Younger, depicts John Frederick, the Elector of Saxony, in his ceremonial robes. Created between 1515 and 1586, the portrait is a detailed depiction of the subject, who holds a sword in his right hand. The elaborate frame features coats of arms, adding a sense of regality and power to the image. This woodcut, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the style of portraiture popular during the Renaissance period.