Albrecht of Brandenburg as St. Jerome in his study
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1526 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Portrait
"Albrecht of Brandenburg as St. Jerome in his study" is a remarkable Northern renaissance portrait that depicts the influential reformer and cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg dressed as the legendary St. Jerome. The painting captures a detailed interior setting, emphasizing Albrecht's scholarly dedication, with symbols of knowledge and devotion. His contemplative expression and the meticulous rendering reflect the detailed craftsmanship typical of the period. This work exemplifies the blending of religious symbolism and individual portraiture characteristic of Northern renaissance art, offering both a personal and spiritual insight into Albrecht's life and the era’s artistic values.
Related artworks
- Sir Robert Sherly by Anthony van Dyck
- The Family Concert by Pietro Longhi
- The monastery of George. Cape Fiolent by Ivan Aivazovsky
- The Great Oaks of Old Bas-Breau by Theodore Rousseau
- Clovis Gauguin asleep by Paul Gauguin
- Sir William Pepperrell and Family by John Singleton Copley
- The Ancestors of Christ: Salmon by Michelangelo
- Castle Garden by Paul Klee
- Strong wind by Ivan Aivazovsky
- The Ancestors of Christ: Jacob, Joseph by Michelangelo