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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
The Second Tournament - Lucas Cranach the Elder
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Beschreibung
A detailed 1506 woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, depicting the dynamic action and elaborate pageantry of a sixteenth-century jousting tournament.
This woodcut, titled The Second Tournament, is a work by the German Renaissance master Lucas Cranach the Elder. Executed in 1506, the print captures the pageantry and physical intensity of a jousting match, a popular courtly spectacle of the early sixteenth century. Cranach, who served as court painter to the Electors of Saxony in Wittenberg, possessed a keen eye for the material culture of his era. The composition is crowded with figures, reflecting the chaotic energy of the event. Knights in full plate armour are depicted mid-clash, their lances extended, while horses are adorned with heavy, decorative trappings.
The artist employs a dense, linear style characteristic of his early graphic work. Every surface is treated with equal attention, from the feathered plumes on the helmets to the heraldic motifs on the shields. In the background, a raised gallery is filled with spectators, their faces rendered with individualised detail. This arrangement provides a sense of depth, though the overall effect remains focused on the surface pattern and the rhythmic repetition of the jousting participants. The presence of the artist's signature winged serpent device, visible on the wall in the upper right, confirms the authenticity of the print.
Cranach's work provides a window into the social rituals of the German nobility. The print does not merely document the sport, but rather communicates the visual language of power and status through the display of armour and weaponry. The technical execution of the woodcut demonstrates the precision required to translate such a complex scene into a monochromatic medium. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow through line work, Cranach creates a sense of movement within the static frame. This piece remains a primary example of the graphic output produced in the Cranach workshop during his early period in Wittenberg.
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Jeder Druck wird auf Bestellung im 12-Farben-Giclée-Druckverfahren auf FSC-zertifiziertem Archivpapier hergestellt. Entworfen in Großbritannien und gedruckt in Ihrem nächstgelegenen Produktionszentrum, um Abfall zu reduzieren und die Lieferung zu beschleunigen.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The Second Tournament - Lucas Cranach the Elder
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Ab £28.00 GBP
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Ab £28.00 GBP
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Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
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Fine Art Framed
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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