Profeet Joël predikend
anonymous; Lucas Cranach (II)
1534 - 1600
Medium
paper
Dimensions
130; 161
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Profeet Joël predikend (Prophet Joel Preaching)** This intimate work on paper, measuring a modest 130mm by 161mm, depicts the biblical prophet Joel in the midst of preaching, a dramatic moment drawn from the Old Testament. Attributed to either an anonymous artist or Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515–1586)—a key figure in the Cranach family workshop—it dates to the late 16th century (1534–1600). The Cranachs, renowned Northern Renaissance painters from Saxony, were prolific in religious imagery, blending meticulous detail with expressive narrative to engage viewers spiritually. Created during...