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Betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, 1526-7 (oil on panel)
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Betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, 1526-7 (oil on panel)
XOS1109189 Betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, 1526-7 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Schlossmuseum, Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: Sybille of Cleves (1512-54); betrothed to Johann Friedrich I (1503-54) Elector of Saxony in 1526 and married in 1527; elder sister of Anne of Cleves (1515-57), 4th wife of Henry VIII; jewelled and feathered wreath are symbols of the sitters virginity; ); German, out of copyright
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This betrothal portrait of Sybille of Cleves, painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1526-7, captures the essence of a young princess on the brink of marriage. The painting, displayed at Schlossmuseum in Weimar, Germany, showcases Sybille's delicate beauty and regal presence. Sybille was betrothed to Johann Friedrich I, Elector of Saxony in 1526 and married him a year later. As the elder sister of Anne of Cleves, who became Henry VIII's fourth wife, Sybille held an important position within European royalty. In this portrait, she is adorned with a jeweled and feathered wreath symbolizing her purity as a virgin bride-to-be. Her attire exudes elegance - from her choker necklace to her intricately designed tiara. The half-length composition allows us to appreciate every detail: her flowing sleeves known as "manches" add gracefulness to her ensemble. Cranach masterfully captures Sybille's youthful innocence while hinting at the weighty responsibilities that await her as she enters into matrimony. This painting serves not only as a bridal portrait but also as an emblematic representation of love and commitment during the Renaissance era. As we gaze upon this historical masterpiece captured by www. bridgemanart. com for Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time to witness the anticipation and excitement surrounding Sybille's engagement and impending marriage.
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