Portrait of a Man 1537

Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Portrait of a Man" (1537) depicts a man dressed in black, with a white collar and a gold chain. He is holding an orange in his hands, symbolizing wealth and power. The painting, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a fine example of Cranach's detailed style and use of color. The background shows a landscape with a castle, typical of Northern Renaissance portraiture. This work highlights Cranach's mastery of oil painting and his skill at rendering the human form with precision.