The Suicide of Lucretia (1529) — Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Suicide of Lucretia (1529) is an artwork by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Suicide of Lucretia (1529)
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472 – 1553)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title refers to a figure or episode in the traditional stories of ancient Rome. Such subjects belong to Roman legendary history rather than necessarily to the mythology of the Olympian gods.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Suicide of Lucretia (1529)
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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