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Christian II of Denmark and Norway

Circle of Lucas Cranach the Elder

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a person from the waist up, turned slightly to the side. The individual has a beard and light brown, curly hair, with rosy cheeks and fair skin. They are wearing a black hat and a pleated, ruffled collar. The clothing is illustrated in simple lines with detailed shading only around the neckline. The background is a greenish-blue color surrounded by an off-white field.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1523
Medium
pen and brown ink with gouache on vellum
Dimensions
3266 × 4127 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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