Portrait of Anna von Holzhausen, née Ratzeburg 1535

Conrad Faber von Kreuznach's "Portrait of Anna von Holzhausen, née Ratzeburg" (1535), now housed at the Städel Museum, is a captivating example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. Anna is depicted in a three-quarter-length pose, her refined features and elegant attire conveying her status. Her elaborate gold jewelry and the landscape background, with its delicate sky and distant mountains, accentuate her wealth and sophistication. This piece exemplifies the detailed, meticulous approach characteristic of the Northern Renaissance, showcasing the artist's skilled hand in rendering textures and capturing the sitter's personality.