Where is "Portrait Diptych" by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder?

"Portrait Diptych" is held in the permanent collection of National Gallery, London, United Kingdom.

Which museum has "Portrait Diptych"?

"Portrait Diptych" is on display at National Gallery in London.

Who painted "Portrait Diptych" and when?

"Portrait Diptych" was painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder in 1509.

What are the dimensions of "Portrait Diptych"?

"Portrait Diptych" measures 42 × 31 cm.

What art movement is "Portrait Diptych" associated with?

"Portrait Diptych" is a work of German, Renaissance, painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder.

Can I see "Portrait Diptych" in person?

Yes — "Portrait Diptych" is on permanent display at National Gallery in London. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CRANACH, Lucas the Elder: Portrait Diptych

✦ CRANACH, Lucas the Elder

🖼 Portrait Diptych, 1509

◈ Oil and tempera on wood (each)

⊞ 42 × 31 cm

▣ National Gallery

◎ London, United Kingdom

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Paired portraits face each other across hinged panels, rendered in Lucas Cranach's precise Northern technique with rich jewel tones and intricate detail. This diptych format revolutionized German portraiture, establishing the innovative double-panel convention that became a hallmark of Renaissance wealth and marital devotion.

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E. H. Gombrich

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