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Lucas Cranach the Elder

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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 armored knights jousting on horseback in a tournament, with spectators in galleries and a lion panel above.

The Tournament with Samson and the Lion

1509

Woodcut of a bound man before a seated judge, surrounded by armed soldiers in a decorated hall with fighting dogs.

Christ before Caiaphas

in or before 1509

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 Christ seated and mocked by soldiers who press a crown of thorns on his head, with a crowd and a dog nearby.

Christ Crowned with Thorns

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 James the Greater, a bearded pilgrim with a staff and rosary, framed by ornamental flowering stalks.

Saint James the Greater

c. 1510-1515

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

1472

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

Woodcut of a chaotic medieval jousting tournament with knights and horses colliding in a town square lined with spectators.

The First Tournament

1506

Engraving of armored knights breaking lances in a tournament melee, with crowds watching from galleries above.

The Third Tournament, with Knights Breaking Lances

1509

Woodcut of armored knights jousting in a tournament arena, with spectators in galleries and heraldic shields on the walls.

The Second Tournament with a Tapestry Showing Samson and the Lion

1509

Woodcut of a seated Virgin Mary with an open book, surrounded by seven circular scenes from her life and joys.

The Seven Joys of Mary

1510/1515

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 a stag hunt with mounted hunters, hounds and spearmen in a forest, with a castle on a hill in the distance.

The Stag Hunt

1472

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 Hercules holding a large globe overhead while Atlas sits beside him in a hilly landscape.

Hercules Relieving Atlas of the Globe

1530

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 a stag hunt with mounted hunters, hounds and animals in a forest landscape, castle on hill at upper left.

The Stag Hunt

c. 1506

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

Watercolor portrait of a bearded man in a black hat and white ruff collar against a green background.

Christian II of Denmark and Norway

c. 1523

Woodcut of Adam and Eve beneath the Tree of Knowledge with a serpent, surrounded by lions, unicorns, stags and other animals.

The Fall of Man

1509

Woodcut of a werewolf crouching over a child's body, with bones on the ground, a timber house and a castle in the background.

The Werewolf or the Cannibal

Woodcut portrait of a bearded king in fur robe and feathered cap, flanked by satyrs and a heraldic shield, dated 1523.

Christian II, King of Denmark

1523

Pen and ink sketch of allegorical figures, a crucified man, a lamb, and angels in clouds on a pale sheet.

Law and gospel

1525

Pen and wash drawing of an allegorical scene with a winged figure rising above fire, a knight, and a woman at a washtub.

Allegory of alchemy

1525