Lucas Cranach The Younger Collection

Portrait of Duke Henry the Devout of Saxony 1528 (Oil on panel)
8766724 Portrait of Duke Henry the Devout of Saxony 1528 (Oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 57.2x38.7 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

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

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

Christ and the Adulteress, ca. 1545-50. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Christ and the Adulteress, ca. 1545-50

Eve, 16th century (oil on panel)
FIA5394286 Eve, 16th century (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, after 1532 (oil on wood)
FIA5331927 Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, after 1532 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); 84x123 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Adam, 16th century (oil on panel)
FIA5394288 Adam, 16th century (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); 171x63 cm; Staatliche Kunstsammlungen, Dresden, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Portrait of Anne of Denmark (b. 1532), bust length, wearing a Black Dress with White
990420 Portrait of Anne of Denmark (b.1532), bust length, wearing a Black Dress with White Sleeves and a Gold Necklace, 1549 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

Saint Mary Magdalen seated on a Grassy Verge in a Mountainous Landscape, (oil on panel)
827837 Saint Mary Magdalen seated on a Grassy Verge in a Mountainous Landscape, (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia
986170 Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia, das ist: Die gantze heilige Schrifft: Deudsch, translated by Martin Luther, 1560-1561 (printed woodcut on vellum) by Cranach

Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, 1534 (oil on canvas)
BFM286684 Madonna and Child with John the Baptist, 1534 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86); 105.8x78.2 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Portrait of Duke Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), half length
990419 Portrait of Duke Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), half length, wearing a Fur-Trimmed Coat and holding a Letter, 1549 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

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

Christ Blessing the Children, ca. 1545-50. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Christ Blessing the Children, ca. 1545-50

Catherine of Brunswick-Grubehagen, 1540, (1943). Creator: Lucas Cranach the Younger
Catherine of Brunswick-Grubehagen, 1540, (1943). Portrait of German princess Katharina von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen (1524-1581). Drawing in the Musee des Beaux-arts, Reims, France

Lucas Cranach the Younger (German, 1515-1586), Philip Melanchton, Half-Length to the Left, Standing Behind a Breastwork, woodcut

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Lucas Cranach the Younger, a prominent German painter of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on art history with his exquisite works. One such masterpiece is "Christ and the Adulteress, " created around 1545-50. In this painting, Cranach skillfully captures the tension and drama of the biblical story as Christ confronts a woman accused of adultery. The delicate brushwork and vibrant colors bring life to each character, evoking empathy and contemplation in viewers. Another notable piece by Cranach is "Judith with the Head of Holofernes, " painted circa 1530. This oil-on-panel artwork depicts Judith, a brave biblical heroine who saved her people by beheading their oppressor. Cranach's attention to detail shines through in every stroke, from Judith's determined expression to the gruesome depiction of Holofernes' severed head. In "Eve, " another captivating oil-on-panel creation from the 16th century, Cranach explores themes of innocence and temptation. He portrays Eve as both vulnerable and alluring, surrounded by lush foliage that symbolizes paradise lost. Through his masterful use of light and shadow, he invites us to reflect on humanity's fallibility. Cranach's talent for capturing intimate moments is evident in "Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery. " Painted after 1532 on wood paneling, this work showcases Christ's compassion towards a repentant sinner amidst judgmental observers. The intricate details in clothing textures highlight Cranach's meticulousness while conveying emotional depth. "Adam, " another oil-on-panel composition from this period, presents an introspective portrayal of man before his expulsion from Eden. With subtle brushstrokes highlighting Adam's vulnerability and longing for companionship, Cranach reminds us of our shared human experience. Moving beyond religious subjects into portraiture territory reveals yet another facet of Lucas Cranach the Younger's talent.