Old Man and Young Woman 1540

"Old Man and Young Woman" is a small oil painting on wood panel by the German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach the Elder, created in 1540. It depicts an elderly man, possibly a wealthy patron, placing a ring on the finger of a young woman, possibly a member of his household. This work is representative of Cranach's characteristic style and was likely a popular type of painting in the early sixteenth century, as it captures the theme of wealth and social status. Currently, it is housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria.