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Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel)
1197631 Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) (attr. to); 74.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23305198
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1540s Armed Artist German Attr Attributed Blade Bosom Breast Brown Brown Colour Cranach Cranach The Elder Dagger Femme Fatale German Art German Artist Knife Lucas Cranach The Elder Lucretia Mid 16th Century Mid Sixteenth Century Mythical Old Master Paintings Outer Garment Robe Skin Threats Using Hands Woman Alone 1548 Apparel Lucas Cranach I Northern Renaissance
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases "Lucretia, 1548" an oil painting attributed to Lucas Cranach the Elder. Created in the mid-16th century, this masterpiece measures 74.9x50.8 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The image captures a moment of intense emotion as Lucretia, a mythological figure, stands alone with a knife in her hand. The artist skillfully depicts Lucretia's inner turmoil through his masterful use of color and composition. Clad in brown attire, she holds the weapon close to her bosom, symbolizing both vulnerability and strength. Her exposed arms and breast further emphasize her nakedness and vulnerability. Lucretia's gaze is filled with determination as she contemplates using the dagger on herself—a tragic act often associated with self-harm or sacrifice for honor. This portrayal reflects Cranach's ability to capture complex emotions within his subjects. As one of Germany's most renowned artists from the Northern Renaissance period, Cranach expertly portrays Lucretia as a femme fatale—an alluring yet dangerous woman capable of great power or destruction. Through this artwork, Cranach invites viewers into a world where mythology intertwines with human experiences—where beauty meets tragedy and strength battles vulnerability. "Lucretia" serves as an enduring testament to Cranach's artistic prowess and continues to captivate audiences centuries later.
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