Roundel portrait of Katharina of Bora
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lucas Cranach the Elder's Roundel portrait of Katharina of Bora into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Roundel portrait of Katharina von Bora by Lucas Cranach the Elder (circa 1529) captures the quiet dignity of Martin Luther’s wife with striking immediacy. Rendered in Cranach’s signature Northern Renaissance style—sharp outlines, luminous skin tones, and meticulous detailing—the circular format intensifies the intimate gaze of the sitter. Katharina’s austere white wimple and dark garments reflect her role as a former nun turned Reformation leader, while the golden background (a Cranach hallmark) elevates her to near-iconic status. This portrait exemplifies Cranach’s dual role as court painter and Reformation propagandist, blending humanist precision with symbolic messaging. As one of few surviving individualized portraits of Reformation women, it holds exceptional art-historical significance, offering a rare window into 16th-century female agency. The tondo’s compact power—typical of Cranach’s late-period devotional works—makes it a pivotal bridge between medieval devotional imagery and modern portraiture.
For contemporary display, this portrait’s circular composition demands strategic placement. Ideal for a study or library, it pairs exquisitely with warm wood tones, leather furnishings, or modern minimalist spaces where its gilded background can echo metallic accents. Choose a spot with soft directional lighting to mimic the glow of Renaissance oil techniques—perhaps flanked by tapered candles or on a wall opposite windows. At approximately 20 inches in diameter (typical of Cranach’s roundels), it suits above a mantel or as part of a salon-style grouping with other Old Masters. Complement its palette with deep burgundy or sage green walls, avoiding competing patterns. In offices, position it near shelves with historical volumes to reinforce intellectual gravitas, letting its quiet authority counterbalance sleek technology—a timeless statement of resilience and reform.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
