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Lucas Cranach the Elder

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Bust-length portrait of a bearded man with curly red hair, black cap, red garment and brown fur collar, ring on hand.

Portrait of Moritz Buchner

1518

Painting of Saint Elizabeth reading a book above a kneeling donor in a fur-trimmed cloak, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1514.

Saint Elizabeth with George, Duke of Saxony as Donor [recto, left wing]

1514

Saint George in shining armor holds a sword and a dragon's neck against a black background.

Saint George [verso, right wing]

1514

Painting of Saint Anne above a kneeling donor woman in white headdress and black fur-trimmed gown, hands in prayer.

Saint Anne with the Duchess Barbara of Saxony as Donor (interior right wing)

1514

Two infants on a dark background, one holding a cross staff beside a lamb, with a skull and horned demon head below.

Adoration of The Child Jesus by St John the Baptist

1537

Painting of the Virgin holding grapes while the infant Christ reaches for them, with a pine tree and castle behind.

The Virgin and Child with a Bunch of Grapes

1509

Painting of Saint Christopher in a red robe wading through water with the haloed Christ Child on his shoulders.

Saint Christopher [verso, left wing]

1514

Portrait of a bearded man in a black cap and fur mantle against an olive green background.

Portrait of the Emperor Charles V

1533

Painting of the Virgin Mary in red and blue holding the infant Christ, who touches her chin, against a dark background.

Votive Painting of Our Lady

1525

Black and white woodcut of a bound bearded man in a robe before a seated judge, with armed soldiers and dogs in an interior h

Christ before Caiaphas

Woodcut of Christ speaking with a woman drawing water at a stone well, with a jar, a tree, and a distant town.

Christ and the Woman of Samaria

Black and white print of Saint Andrew on a diagonal cross lifted by soldiers, with a crowd and rocky landscape around.

Saint Andrew

Woodcut of a kneeling bearded saint before an ornate altar, with a crowd of onlookers and a candelabrum.

Saint John the Evangelist

Woodcut of a robed figure raised on a cross above mounted soldiers, spears and a crowd, with a town on a hill.

Saint Philip

Woodcut of Saint Bartholomew's martyrdom: executioners flay a figure on a table as armored soldiers and a crowd look on.

Saint Bartholomew

Woodcut of two plumed riders on horseback amid a crowd of spear-carrying soldiers, with a dog below and a coat of arms above.

Saint Matthew

Woodcut of soldiers and onlookers around a kneeling woman beneath a tree, depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Barbara.

The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara

Woodcut of a nude woman lifted skyward by winged angels above a rocky cliff and distant town.

The Ecstasy of Saint Mary Magdalene

1506

Woodcut of a standing woman in a long gown and feathered headdress, flanked by two heraldic coats of arms with crests.

Bookplate of Scheurl and Tucher

Drawn bust portrait of a man in a broad cap and white collar, gazing upward against a warm brown background.

Portrait of a Man

about 1530

Engraving of a reclining nude woman holding a sleeping child, with a stag, deer and pheasant in a wooded landscape.

The Penitence of Saint John Chrysostom

1509

Woodcut of a seated woman looking up at an armored man with a halberd beside a tree, with a dog at her feet.

David and Abigail

1509

Woodcut print of an armored rider and horse plunging into a chasm, with a domed classical temple and figures behind.

Marcus Curtius Plunging into the Chasm

Woodcut of Saint Anne beside the Virgin holding the Christ Child, with God the Father and angels above.

Saint Anne and the Virgin with the Child

Print of a bearded hermit reading beside a lion in a forest, with trees, hanging shields and a distant village.

The Penitence of Saint Jerome

1509

Woodcut of Saint George in armor with a halo, two angels at his feet, and a castle on a hill behind him.

Saint George Standing, with Two Angels

1506

Woodcut of Saint George on horseback killing a dragon, with a kneeling maiden, skeletons, and a tree-lined landscape.

Saint George and the Dragon

Woodcut of Saint Christopher wading a river with the Christ Child on his shoulders, rocky landscape and castle behind.

Saint Christopher

1506

Woodcut of the Man of Sorrows with a crown of thorns, facing a kneeling monk in prayer, with angels in clouds above.

Saint Bernard Adoring the Man of Sorrows

Woodcut of Saint Barbara with a halo holding a chalice, standing before stylized clouds and a distant tower and landscape.

Saint Barbara

Woodcut of demons and winged dragons attacking a seated saint beneath a tree, with a castle town and river below.

The Temptation of Saint Anthony

1506

Woodcut of an inverted figure tied to a cross with a crowd and a horseman below, a castle on the hill behind.

Saint Simon

Woodcut of a robed saint kneeling as a club-wielding attacker strikes him, with a crowd watching before a gothic altar.

Saint Jude

Woodcut of a kneeling saint before a wooden post, watched by armed men and a horseman, with a castle on a hill.

Saint Matthias

Woodcut of a kneeling bearded man before a mounted rider, with armored guards, turbaned onlookers, and a bare tree above.

Saint James the Greater

Woodcut of Saint Thomas kneeling before armored men and a crowd in a candlelit hall, with a haloed figure among them.

Saint Thomas

Woodcut of a crucifixion scene with an upside-down cross, soldiers hammering, a dog, and a castle on a hill.

Saint Peter

Woodcut of the Holy Family resting under a tree with a donkey, surrounded by playful angels and putti.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

1509

Woodcut portrait of a bearded man with curly hair and a wispy cloud background, with Latin text above.

Luther as 'Junker Jorg'

1522

Woodcut of three nude women before a seated armored figure and horse, framed by tall trees and a distant castle.

The Judgment of Paris

1508

Woodcut of Christ crowned with thorns, seated among mocking soldiers in front of an arched building, with a dog in the foregr

Christ Crowned with Thorns

Woodcut of Christ on the cross with the Virgin and Saint John standing on either side, skulls and bones at their feet.

Christ on the Cross Between the Virgin and Saint John

c. 1502

Woodcut of Adam and Eve beneath the fruit tree with a serpent, surrounded by stags, a lion and other animals.

Adam and Eve in Paradise

1509

Engraving of two bearded men in an arched frame, one in a fur collar and one with a heavy chain, with coats of arms above.

Frederick the Wise and John the Constant of Saxony

1509

Engraving of a nude woman with a sleeping infant beside a stag and hare in a wooded landscape with a coat of arms.

The Penance of Saint John Chrysostom

Woodcut of a crowd of bearded men and a figure on a balcony with a pole before a stone building, with a dog at lower right.

Saint James the Less

Woodcut of an winged archangel holding a sword and scales, weighing a small soul while a demon crouches at his feet.

The Archangel Michael Weighing a Soul

1506

Drawing of seated Saint Catherine with curled hair and a spiked wheel, in brown ink on a dark blue ground.

Saint Catherine

late 15th-mid-16th century

Woodcut of the Virgin and Child with a kneeling man in fur-trimmed robes, a castle and landscape behind them.

The Virgin and Child Adored by Frederic the Wise of Saxony

Woodcut of Christ kneeling in prayer under an angel, with three sleeping disciples and armed men approaching at left.

Christ on the Mount of Olives

Woodcut of the Crucifixion with Christ center, two thieves beside him, mourning women kneeling and armored soldiers on horseb

The Crucifixion

1502

Engraving of a nude woman holding a sleeping baby beside a stag and deer in a wooded landscape with rocks and trees.

The Penance of Saint John Chrisostom

1509

Engraving of a haloed bearded figure above cherubs and clouds, with a kneeling man holding a book in the lower right.

Frederick the Wise of Saxony Adoring St Bartholomew

ca. 1508-9

Woodcut of the risen Christ on a tomb holding a banner, with sleeping armored soldiers below and a tree and castle in the bac

The Resurrection

in or before 1509

Woodcut of the Entombment of Christ, with mourners lowering the body into a stone tomb beneath an angel and trees.

The Entombment

in or before 1509

Woodcut of Christ carrying the cross, crowned with thorns, among armored soldiers and a crowd in an arched hall.

Christ Bearing the Cross

in or before 1509

Woodcut of nude Christ with crown of thorns displayed to a crowd and armored soldiers before a banner-hung wall.

Ecce Homo

in or before 1509

Woodcut of soldiers and a crowd seizing a fallen man beneath torches, with a castle on a distant hill.

Christ Taken Captive

in or before 1509

Woodcut of a bound man before a seated judge in a crowded interior, with armored guards and a dog in the foreground.

Christ before Annas

in or before 1509

Woodcut of Christ before Herod: a seated ruler faces a bound bearded man while armored soldiers with spears stand behind.

Christ before Herod

in or before 1509

Woodcut of a bound nude man tied to a column while tormentors beat him, with onlookers in period dress at left.

The Flagellation

in or before 1509

Woodcut of Pilate washing his hands at a basin as soldiers and a crowd gather in an ornate hall with hanging garlands.

Pilate Washing His Hands

in or before 1509

Woodcut of the Crucifixion with Christ center, two thieves beside him, and a crowd of soldiers and mourners below.

The Crucifixion

in or before 1509

Woodcut of the Lamentation: mourners cradle Christ's body on a hillside below a cross, with a crown of thorns in the foregrou

The Lamentation

in or before 1509

Woodcut of a young rider in a feathered cap and fur-trimmed cloak on a horse, with a walled town and hanging helmets behind.

A Saxon Prince on Horseback

1506

Pen and ink drawing of a standing woman in a feathered headdress and ornate gown, framed by scrollwork on grey paper.

Standing Woman

ca. 1505-10

Woodcut of Saint Paul with a halo holding a sword, a book under his arm, flanked by scrollwork and cherubs.

Saint Paul

c. 1510-1515

Woodcut of the Virgin and Christ Child resting under a tree with playful cherubs and a bird nest, c. 1520.

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

c. 1520

Woodcut of two reformers giving communion to kneeling princes in a stone hall, with a crucifix above a fountain.

The Reformers Luther and Hus Giving Communion to the Princes of the House of Saxony

Woodcut of nude Venus standing on clouds beside winged Cupid drawing a bow, with a castle and landscape behind.

Venus and Cupid

dated 1506 (probably executed c. 1509)

Woodcut of Pilate washing his hands before a crowned figure and armored soldiers in an ornate hall.

Pilate Washing His Hands, from The Passion

1509

Woodcut of Saint Christopher wading a river with the Christ child on his shoulder, rocky cliffs and a town behind.

Saint Christopher

c. 1509

Woodcut print of Saint George in armor with a halo, two cherubs at his feet, a castle and landscape behind him.

Saint George Standing

1506

Woodcut of the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne, angels in clouds, and God with a dove above a hilly landscape.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne

1510/15

Engraved bust portrait of a man in a hooded monastic habit, with Latin inscription and date 1520 below.

Luther as an Augustinian Friar

1520

Woodcut of Saint Jude with halo and staff, flanked by ornamental plant stems, by Lucas Cranach the Elder, c. 1510-1515.

Saint Jude, from Christ, the Apostles and Saint Paul

1510/15

Woodcut of Saint Matthias holding a scroll and book, with a halo, flanked by ornamental foliage borders.

Saint Matthias, from Christ, the Apostles and Saint Paul

1510/15

Woodcut of the nude infant Christ standing on a tomb, holding an orb and cross, with angels and a landscape behind.

The Infant Christ as Redeemer

c. 1515

Engraved bust portrait of a man in a monk's hood, with Latin inscription and date 1520 below.

Martin Luther as an Augustinian Monk

1520

Woodcut of a martyrdom scene with a crowd of onlookers, a figure raised on a platform, and a swordsman in the foreground.

Saint James the Less, The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Black and white woodcut of a kneeling bearded man before mounted soldiers and spearmen under a tree, with heraldic shields ab

Saint James the Greater, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of a kneeling man beside a wooden post, surrounded by armed soldiers, a crowd, and a horseback rider in a landscape.

Saint Matthias, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of a kneeling saint in a robe before armored soldiers and a crowd, with a halberd and chandelier in an interior.

Saint Thomas, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of Saint Simon's martyrdom: a bound figure sawed on a cross, watched by a crowd and riders before a hilltop town.

Saint Simon, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut print of Saint Andrew on an X-shaped cross, surrounded by soldiers and a crowd, with a rocky landscape behind.

Saint Andrew, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of an upside-down figure on a cross above armored horsemen, soldiers with pikes, and a crowd before a hilltop castle.

Saint Philip, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Black and white woodcut of Saint Peter crucified upside down, with executioners, a crowd of onlookers, and a castle on a hill

Saint Peter, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of a kneeling robed martyr attacked by clubbing men in a Gothic church interior with an altar.

Saint Jude, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Woodcut of a mounted rider with plumed hat among spearmen and onlookers, a dog below, and a headless body at lower right.

Saint Paul, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1512

Pen and wash drawing of a nude man seen from behind, one arm raised and holding a staff, by Lucas Cranach the Elder.

Nude man standing

1525

Pen and brown ink drawing of the Crucifixion with two thieves, a crowd of mourners and soldiers, and a mounted rider.

Crucifixion

1512

Woodcut of Saint Simon's martyrdom: a bound figure sawn on a frame, crowd and rider nearby, castle on hill.

Simon, from The Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles

Woodcut of Saint Matthias kneeling before a tall wooden cross, surrounded by soldiers, a mounted rider, and onlookers.

Saint Matthias, from The Martyrdom of the Apostles

c. 1548

Woodcut of St. Jerome kneeling with a lion in a forest landscape with a fountain and distant town.

The Penitence of St. Jerome

1509

Woodcut of crowned, bound Christ displayed on a platform before a crowd of soldiers and onlookers, Cranach, 1509.

Ecce Homo, from The Passion

1509

Woodcut of Christ carrying the cross along the Road to Calvary, surrounded by armored soldiers and a crowd of onlookers.

The Road to Calvary, from the Passion

1509