Johannes Reuss 1503

This portrait, painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1503, depicts Johannes Reuss, a prominent figure in the early 16th century. Reuss is shown in a three-quarter view, seated and reading a book. He is dressed in a luxurious red robe with fur trim, indicating his wealth and status. The background features a landscape with trees, a castle, and a distant mountain range, typical of Northern Renaissance portraiture. This oil-on-panel painting, now housed in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, Germany, is a fine example of Cranach's style, known for its meticulous detail and vibrant colors.