. The black background of the central panel extends over the wing panels. Here Friedrich the Wise kneels with Johann the Steadfast and both donors. Their heads together with the heads of the female saints and that of the Virgin on the central panel create a hierarchical triangular arrangement that lends the compostion composure, while at the same time allowing the electors to participate in the solemn atmosphere of the central scene. The space behind the dukes is occupied by standing figures of saints, who are identified by their attributes as St Bartholomew (left) and James the Elder (right)
. The black background of the central panel extends over the wing panels. Here Friedrich the Wise kneels with Johann the Steadfast and both donors. Their heads together with the heads of the female saints and that of the Virgin on the central panel create a hierarchical triangular arrangement that lends the compostion composure, while at the same time allowing the electors to participate in the solemn atmosphere of the central scene. The space behind the dukes is occupied by standing figures of saints, who are identified by their attributes as St Bartholomew (left) and James the Elder (right). As a special honour St Bartholomew rests his hand on the ruling Friedrich's shoulder. This side dominates over the right wing due to his bright white coat. [Görres, in Bonnet, Kopp-Schmitt, Görres 2010, 156] . Altarpiece of the Virgin, or so-called Princes' Altarpiece [left wing] . circa 1510. Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) Alternative names Lucas Cranach the Elder Description - painter, draughtsman, printmaker and court painter Date of birth/death 4 October 1472 / 1472 16 October 1553 / 1553 Location of birth/death Kronach Weimar Work location Lutherstadt Wittenberg Authority control : Q191748 VIAF:?49268177 ISNI:?0000 0001 2131 9721 ULAN:?500115364 LCCN:?n50020861 NLA:?35031951 WorldCat 282 Altarpiece of the Virgin, or so-called Princes' Altarpiece (left wing) (DE AGGD 7a FR020 2010-04 Detail-010)
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