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A Saxon Prince on Horseback

Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person seated sideways on a horse. The individual is turned slightly to their left, holding the reins with both hands. They have elaborate curly hair under an ornate headpiece adorned with jewels. The person wears a cloak or robe draped over their shoulders, with a patterned garment visible underneath. A chain necklace is visible around their neck. In the background, there is a townscape with towers and spires beyond a wooded area. Two decorative crests hang from a tree branch in the foreground. The artwork is in a monochrome illustrative style, giving a medieval or historical ambiance.

Artwork Details

Date
1506
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3243 × 4758 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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