Cranach Lucas Collection

The Nymph at the Fountain, 1530. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Nymph at the Fountain, 1530.

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V, 1533. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of the Emperor Charles V, 1533.

Saint Christopher (Exterior Left Wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Christopher (Exterior Left Wing), 1514.

Saint Anne with the Duchess Barbara of Saxony as Donor (Interior right wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Anne with the Duchess Barbara of Saxony as Donor (Interior right wing), 1514.

Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514.

Saint Elisabeth with Duke George of Saxony as Donor (Interior left wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint Elisabeth with Duke George of Saxony as Donor (Interior left wing), 1514.

The Virgin and Child with a Bunch of Grapes, 1509. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Virgin and Child with a Bunch of Grapes, 1509.

Portrait of a Woman aged Twenty-six, 1525. Creator: School of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of a Woman aged Twenty-six, 1525.

Philip Melanchthon, 1540. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Philip Melanchthon, 1540. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a leading figure of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. His importance for the Reformation lay in the fact that he systematised Martin

Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Unknown German princely couple, from c.1580 until 1600

The miracle of the five loaves and two fish. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The miracle of the five loaves and two fish, Unknown date. The scene shows the feeding of the 5, 000. The people are given a prominent place here

Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1526. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1526

Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1527. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1527

Margaret Luther (died 1531), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Margaret Luther (died 1531), 18th century

Mary Magdalene (?), c1525. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Mary Magdalene (?), c1525

Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 16th century. With Saints Margaret, Dorothy, and Barbara to the left and right of Saint Catherine

Portrait of Hans Luther, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Hans Luther, 18th century

Venus and Cupid, early 16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus and Cupid, early 16th century

The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Ill-matched Couple, 1532. A marriage for economic reasons between people of different ages

Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery, mid-16th century

Saint George in Armor, n.d. Creator: Ferdinand Piloty
Saint George in Armor, n.d

Catharina von Bora, wife of Martin Luther, c16th century. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Catharina von Bora, wife of Martin Luther, c16th century

Philipp Melanchthon, Leading Figure of the Reformation, 1540-1560. Creator: Workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder
Philipp Melanchthon, Leading Figure of the Reformation, 1540-1560

Portrait of a Man, 1548. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Portrait of a Man, 1548. Attributed to Lucas Cranach II

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1540-1640. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1540-1640

The Crucifixion, 1506-1520. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Crucifixion, 1506-1520

Hercules with Omphale, 1535. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Hercules with Omphale, 1535

Virgin and Child with the Saints Catherine and Barbara;The Mystic Marriage of Saint... 1510-1512
Virgin and Child with the Saints Catherine and Barbara;The Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine, 1510-1512

Virgin and Child Adored by the Infant St John, 1512-1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Virgin and Child Adored by the Infant St John, 1512-1514

Venus with Cupid Stealing Honey, 1530. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Venus with Cupid Stealing Honey, 1530

The Stag Hunt of the Elector Frederic the Wise (1463-1525) of Saxony, 1530-1629. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Stag Hunt of the Elector Frederic the Wise (1463-1525) of Saxony, 1530-1629

The Judgement of Paris, 1527. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Judgement of Paris, 1527

The Elector Frederic the Wise of Saxony with the Saints Ursula (L) and Genevieve (R), 1510-1512
The Elector Frederic the Wise of Saxony (1463-1525) with the Saints Ursula (left) and Genevieve (right), 1510-1512

Portrait of the Electress Sibyl of Saxony (1510-1569), 1533. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of the Electress Sibyl of Saxony (1510-1569), 1533

Portrait of Martin Luther, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of Martin Luther, 1532

Portrait of a Man, 1534. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of a Man, 1534

Portrait of a Lady, 1532-1535. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of a Lady, 1532-1535

Melancholy, 1532. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Melancholy, 1532

Christ Blessing the Children, 1537-1553. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Christ Blessing the Children, 1537-1553

Jeanne d'Arc: La Pucelle d'Orléans, 1769. Creator: Antoine de Marcenay Ghuy
Jeanne d'Arc: La Pucelle d'Orleans, 1769

Portrait of a woman, between 1514 and 1537. Creator: Hans Cranach
Portrait of a woman, between 1514 and 1537

Portrait of the Elector John the Steadfast of Saxony (1468-1532), 1531-1534. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of the Elector John the Steadfast of Saxony (1468-1532), 1531-1534

Portrait of a Young Woman. Princess Emily of Saxony?, 1492-1537. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of a Young Woman. Princess Emily of Saxony?, 1492-1537

Portrait of the Elector John Frederic the Magnanimous of Saxony (1503-1554), 1533. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Portrait of the Elector John Frederic the Magnanimous of Saxony (1503-1554), 1533

Copy of John Frederic the Magnanimous, in Electoral Robes

The Creation of Eve. Creators: Lucas Cranach the Younger
The Creation of Eve

Book-Plate of Christoph Scheurl, 16th century. Creators: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Book-Plate of Christoph Scheurl, 16th century

Nymph of the Spring, ca. 1545-50. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Nymph of the Spring, ca. 1545-50

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Cranach Lucas was a German Renaissance painter known for his intricate and detailed portraits. His work often depicted the nobility and upper class of society, capturing their elegance and sophistication with precision. Cranach's use of vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes set him apart from other artists of his time, earning him recognition as one of the leading portrait painters in Europe. His most famous works include portraits of Martin Luther, Elector Frederick III, and various members of the Saxon court. Cranach's ability to capture the essence of his subjects through subtle facial expressions and body language made his paintings highly sought after by patrons seeking to immortalize themselves in art. Despite living during a tumultuous period in history marked by religious upheaval and political turmoil, Cranach managed to create timeless masterpieces that continue to inspire awe and admiration centuries later. His legacy as a pioneer in portraiture remains unmatched, solidifying his place as one of the greatest artists of the Northern Renaissance.