Lucretia, n.d. by Lucas Cranach the Elder
Canvas Print - 14068-CLE
Location: Private CollectionOriginal Size: 56.5 x 39.3 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $50.05 USD
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*Max printing size: 24 x 16.3 in
*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
"Lucretia" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
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Painting Information
Lucas Cranach the Elder's "Lucretia" is an arresting work, dripping with the sumptuous and erotic qualities that typify the German master’s oeuvre. Painted with the delicate precision that Cranach is celebrated for, the image is an unsettling blend of sensuality and solemnity, anchored in the tragic tale of Lucretia, a Roman noblewoman whose suicide became a symbol of virtue and resistance.
The figure of Lucretia, centrally placed, dominates the composition with her pale, almost porcelain-like skin that glows against the dark, velvety background. Her pose is both modest and provocative—half-naked, she clutches a dagger in her right hand, its tip ominously pointed toward her exposed chest, while her left hand delicately holds the fabric that barely covers her lower body. There is a haunting calmness in her expression, as if she’s already resigned to her fate. But there’s something else—a subtle coquettishness, an alluring confidence in her gaze that betrays the tragic narrative.
Cranach masterfully contrasts the softness of Lucretia’s form with the rich textures of her attire. The luxurious red velvet robe cascades around her, echoing the hue of her lips and the flush of her cheeks, while the intricate braid of her golden hair is woven like a crown of sacrifice.
This is Cranach at his most ambivalent—both glorifying and questioning the moral undertones of the legend. The painting isn't just a portrayal of Lucretia; it’s a confrontation, a sly commentary on virtue, desire, and the power dynamics of femininity.
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*Max framing size: Long side up to 28"
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