{"product_id":"saint-james-the-greater-lucas-cranach-the-younger","title":"Saint James the Greater - Lucas Cranach the Younger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Younger showing Saint James the Greater at a desk, surrounded by grapevines and scholarly tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicts Saint James the Greater in a contemplative, scholarly setting. The figure is seated at a sturdy wooden desk, his attention directed toward an open book. He holds a quill, poised as if to record his thoughts or scripture. The composition is balanced, with the saint positioned centrally behind the desk, framed by a draped cloth that provides a sense of enclosure and focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the saint, a trellis laden with grapevines stretches across the upper portion of the frame. The rendering of the leaves and clusters of grapes demonstrates the technical precision characteristic of the Cranach workshop. Through the opening behind the trellis, a distant view of a town and rolling hills is visible, providing a contrast between the immediate, quiet interior space and the expansive world beyond. The floorboards are rendered with clear perspective, drawing the viewer into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucas Cranach the Younger, son of the elder Lucas Cranach, maintained the family workshop in Wittenberg. His work often reflects the theological and cultural shifts of the Reformation period. This print is typical of the period's interest in humanising religious figures by placing them in recognisable, domestic, or scholarly environments. The line work is clean and deliberate, typical of the woodcut medium, where every mark is essential to defining form and texture. The drapery of the saint's robes and the grain of the wooden desk are captured with economy and clarity. This piece offers a glimpse into the aesthetic values of the mid-sixteenth century, where religious devotion was frequently expressed through the lens of intellectual labour and quiet study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nativity-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNativity - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joseph-explaining-pharaohs-dreams-hans-collaert-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJoseph Explaining Pharaoh's Dreams - Hans Collaert the Elder — Hans Collaert the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lucas Cranach the Younger","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663748436303,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663768555855,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58663768588623,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663768621391,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663768654159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663768686927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663768719695,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663768752463,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663768785231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58663768817999,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58663768850767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58663768883535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-James-the-Greater_Poster_CompositorV1_1788483545502.jpg?v=1788483976","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-james-the-greater-lucas-cranach-the-younger","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}