Portrait of Charles V
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472 – 1553)
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The sitter is Charles V who, far from being idealized, is shown in a way which exaggerates his pronounced lower jaw. He is depicted as Emperor, wearing around his neck a heavy gold chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece. The image is very austere and was probably completed with the aid of assistants.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of Charles V
- Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Dark
- Main color: Bronze
- Color intensity: Vivid
