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🎨 Hunting near Hartenfels Castle, 1540
by Lucas Cranach 🇩🇪
Oil, originally on wood, transferred to masonite. 116.8 x 170.2 cm.
Cleveland Museum of Art, USA

About the artwork:

In "Hunting near Hartenfels Castle," Cranach likely captures a dynamic hunting scene set in the vicinity of Hartenfels Castle, a significant landmark in Torgau, Germany, where Cranach spent part of his career. This painting would typically feature a group of hunters, possibly including nobility, engaged in a hunt with dogs and horses. The composition would emphasize both the action of the hunt and the detailed, lush landscape of the surrounding area.

Lucas Cranach's "Hunting near Hartenfels Castle" (1540) offers a vivid depiction of 16th-century hunting culture. The painting’s detailed landscape and dynamic action capture the excitement and elegance of the hunt. Cranach's use of rich colors and meticulous detail brings a sense of realism and depth, highlighting both the opulence of the scene and the skill involved in the pursuit.
100 $WILD

This painting is very beautiful and attractive.
100 $WILD