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The Ill-Matched Couple, 1522 (oil on panel)
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The Ill-Matched Couple, 1522 (oil on panel)
BAL53508 The Ill-Matched Couple, 1522 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 84.5x63 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; German, out of copyright
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Greedy Lust Pickpocket Purse Ugly Northern Renaissance
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The Ill-Matched Couple, painted in 1522 by Lucas Cranach the Elder, is a captivating oil on panel artwork that showcases the artist's mastery of Northern Renaissance style. This intriguing piece, measuring 84.5x63 cm, can be found at the Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) in Budapest, Hungary. In this composition, Cranach presents us with an unconventional pairing - a young and beautiful woman standing beside an older and unattractive man. The stark contrast between their appearances immediately captures our attention. The man's lustful gaze towards his wife's purse hints at his greed and ulterior motives. The painting skillfully explores themes of ageism and materialism within relationships during the Renaissance period. It challenges societal norms by depicting an ill-matched couple whose union appears to be driven by financial gain rather than love or compatibility. Cranach employs meticulous attention to detail in rendering textures and colors, bringing life to every brushstroke. His ability to convey emotions through facial expressions is particularly noteworthy; we can almost feel the tension between these two characters as they stand side by side. This thought-provoking artwork serves as a reminder that appearances can often deceive us and that true happiness cannot be measured solely by external beauty or wealth.
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