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Lucas Cranach

Hunting near Hartenfels Castle

1540
oil, originally on wood, transferred to masonite
116.8 × 170.2 cm (46 × 67 in)

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● On view now — 114 Late Northern Renaissance

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · verified July 2026

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Humans, dogs, and deer make up most of the creatures in this busy scene—but not all of them! Look closely at the background to spot a bear and three boars.

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