1525 (ca.), Lucas Cranach the Elder, Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg before Christ on the Cross -- Alte Pinakothek, Munich
From the museum label: Cranach shows Albrecht von Brandenburg (1490-1545) at prayer. He is gazing into the distance; in his mind's eye Albrecht sees an image of Christ on the Cross as shown to the viewer. In this painting Cranach not only reveals his empathy as a Christian but also his skill as a colourist. The large area of red created by the robe and cushion forms a sharp contrast to the surrounding area, in the same way that Christ's scourged body does to the dark sky. See also Grünewald's painting of St Erasmus and St Maurice.
1525 (ca.), Lucas Cranach the Elder, Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg before Christ on the Cross -- Alte Pinakothek, Munich
From the museum label: Cranach shows Albrecht von Brandenburg (1490-1545) at prayer. He is gazing into the distance; in his mind's eye Albrecht sees an image of Christ on the Cross as shown to the viewer. In this painting Cranach not only reveals his empathy as a Christian but also his skill as a colourist. The large area of red created by the robe and cushion forms a sharp contrast to the surrounding area, in the same way that Christ's scourged body does to the dark sky. See also Grünewald's painting of St Erasmus and St Maurice.