Saint Maurice
The Met
Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder and Workshop(German, Kronach 1472–1553 Weimar)
Date: ca. 1520–25
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on linden
Dimensions: 54 x 15 1/2 in. (137.2 x 39.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Eva F. Kollsman, 2005
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Full-length portrait of a man in silver and gold armor, holding a banner and sword
Detailed Description
A full-length portrait depicts a man with dark skin standing in an outdoor setting. He wears a large, flat-brimmed red hat adorned with numerous white feathers. His face is framed by dark, curly hair. He is clad in elaborate silver plate armor with extensive gold trim and decorative elements, including a gold chain around his neck and a pendant with a dark stone. A black velvet strap hangs from his neck, holding the pendant. His armor features intricate fluting and articulation, with gold accents on the pauldrons, gauntlets, breastplate, tassets, cuisses, greaves, and sabatons. In his left hand, he holds a tall, light brown banner with a black double-headed eagle emblem and gold scrollwork. A long, dark spear rests against his left arm, extending downwards. In his right hand, he holds a large, gold-hilted sword with a silver blade. The background features green foliage and trees behind him, with a bright blue sky and white clouds above. To the right, a distant landscape with a small building and mountains is visible. The ground beneath his feet is rocky and covered with sparse green vegetation.
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