Lucretia
1520
Hans Baldung Grien brings a dramatic, almost cinematic energy to this 1520 depiction of the Roman heroine Lucretia. Her wild, wind-swept hair and upward gaze suggest a moment of intense emotion, while the drapery clings to her form in a way that highlights Baldung's famous fascination with the female body. You can spot his personal monogram 'HB' right at her feet, a bold signature on this striking piece of Renaissance draftsmanship that captures both vulnerability and strength.
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