Lucas Cranach el Viejo
Herrenberg, 1472 — 1553Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) was a key German painter and printmaker of the Northern Renaissance. He excelled in portraits, religious, and mythological scenes, characterized by a detailed and expressive style. As court painter in Saxony, he was a close ally of Martin Luther and a major supporter of the Protestant Reformation.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was one of the most influential painters and printmakers of the German Renaissance. Known for his portraits, religious and allegorical scenes, his work marks the transition from late Gothic to Renaissance art. He was court painter to the Electors of Saxony and a close collaborator of Martin Luther, illustrating the Protestant Reformation through his works. His style is characterized by precise lines, balanced compositions, and expressive use of color. Cranach was also a skilled businessman who ran a successful workshop and played a key role in spreading Reformation ideas across Europe.
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The Nymph at the Fountain
c.1530-1534