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Lucas Cranach
1472-1553
German
Lucas Cranach Locations
Lucas Cranach the Elder was born at Kronach, Franconia. He was apparently trained by his father, Hans, a painter, and from 1495 to 1498 undertook work at Kronach for Coburg and Gotha. There is evidence that Cranach resided in Vienna between about 1500 and 1504. In 1504 he married Barbara Brengbier of Gotha; they had three daughters and two sons, Hans (died 1537) and Lucas the Younger (1515-1586), both of whom were painters.
In 1505 Cranach established residence at Wittenberg, where he was court painter to three successive electors: Frederick the Wise, John the Constant, and John Frederick the Magnanimous. Cranach was a prosperous and respected citizen. He owned several houses and land, held the office of councilor, and was a burgomaster. He also worked for other princely patrons and was a follower and lifelong friend of Martin Luther.
In 1550 Cranach followed John Frederick the Magnanimous to Augsburg, where the elector was in exile, and in 1552 accompanied him to Weimar. Cranach died in Weimar on Oct. 16, 1553.
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The Fountain of Youth
1546
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
Painting ID:: 639
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The_Fountain_of_Youth
1546
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
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Adam and Eve
1531
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
Painting ID:: 640
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Adam_and_Eve
1531
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
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The Rest on the Flight to Egypt
1504
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
Painting ID:: 641
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The_Rest_on_the_Flight_to_Egypt
1504
Staatliche Museen, Berlin
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John, Duke of Saxony
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Painting ID:: 642
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John,_Duke_of_Saxony
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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The Martyrdom of St.Barbara
1510-15
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Painting ID:: 643
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The_Martyrdom_of_St.Barbara
1510-15
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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Lucas__Cranach
1472-1553
German
Lucas Cranach Locations
Lucas Cranach the Elder was born at Kronach, Franconia. He was apparently trained by his father, Hans, a painter, and from 1495 to 1498 undertook work at Kronach for Coburg and Gotha. There is evidence that Cranach resided in Vienna between about 1500 and 1504. In 1504 he married Barbara Brengbier of Gotha; they had three daughters and two sons, Hans (died 1537) and Lucas the Younger (1515-1586), both of whom were painters.
In 1505 Cranach established residence at Wittenberg, where he was court painter to three successive electors: Frederick the Wise, John the Constant, and John Frederick the Magnanimous. Cranach was a prosperous and respected citizen. He owned several houses and land, held the office of councilor, and was a burgomaster. He also worked for other princely patrons and was a follower and lifelong friend of Martin Luther.
In 1550 Cranach followed John Frederick the Magnanimous to Augsburg, where the elector was in exile, and in 1552 accompanied him to Weimar. Cranach died in Weimar on Oct. 16, 1553.
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