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Lucas Cranach the Elder was practically obsessed with this tragic Roman heroine, painting dozens of versions of Lucretia throughout his career to satisfy the tastes of his wealthy patrons. Here she sits pale and poised, clutching the dagger she'll use to end her life after a terrible assault, draped in luxurious fur and heavy red velvet that contrasts strikingly with her bare skin. It's a classic Renaissance mix of idealized beauty and dark drama, set against a surprisingly calm landscape peeking through the window, reminding us that even in the 16th century, artists knew how to sell a good tragedy.
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