Copy of Duke John Ernest of Saxony 1472 - 1586

This woodcut portrait of Duke John Ernest of Saxony was created by Lucas Cranach the Elder in the 16th century. The artwork is a fine example of Cranach's mastery of the woodcut medium, with detailed lines and hatches that create the illusion of texture in the Duke's fur-trimmed coat and elaborate feathered hat. The portrait is also notable for its inclusion of the Duke's coat of arms, prominently displayed on the right side of the composition. This artwork is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, emphasizing the subject's social status and lineage.