Portrait Of Charles V — Lucas Cranach El Viejo

Portrait of Charles V


Lucas Cranach el Viejo (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.