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Lucas Cranach the Elder

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Painting of the Adoration of the Magi: Mary holds the infant Christ as a kneeling king offers a gift, with attendants and ani

The Adoration of the Magi

1520

Painting of a stag hunt with deer swimming a river, hounds, mounted hunters, a boat of figures, and a distant city.

Stag Hunt

Painting of nude bathers in a square pool around a fountain, with elderly women arriving by carriage and a banquet on the rig

The fountain of youth

1546

Painting of a stag hunt with riders, hounds and deer in a forest clearing, a river with swimming stags and a boat, and a dist

A Stag Hunt with the Elector Friedrich the Wise of Saxony

1529

Panoramic painting of a deer hunt with riders, hounds and crossbowmen in a forest, with a white castle on the hill above.

A Hunt in Honor of Carlos V at Torgau Castle

1544

Half-length portrait of a bearded older man in a black beret and fur collar against a pale blue background.

Portrait of Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony (1463-1525)

1532

Painting of a stag hunt: deer swim a river as crossbow hunters and hounds pursue them, with a white castle behind the forest.

A Stag Hunt

1545

Three women in red and brown embroidered gowns, jeweled collars and feathered hats, against a dark background.

The Princesses Sibylla (1515-1592), Emilia (1516-1591) and Sidonia (1518-1575) of Saxony

1535

Hercules seated with a spindle beside Omphale and an attendant, with hanging game birds on a dark wall.

Hercules with Omphale

1532

Triptych of the Last Judgement: Eden on the left, Christ enthroned with angels in the center, and hell on the right.

The Last Judgement

1524

Cranach painting of Adam and Eve with God in a lush Eden garden filled with animals, a unicorn, and the Fall scenes behind.

Paradise

1530

Half-length portrait of a figure in a fur beret and fur-trimmed coat against a dark background.

Portrait of a man in a fur beret

1510

Painting of nude women bathing in a pool as hunting dogs attack a stag at left, with a castle and hunter in the background.

Diana and Actaeon

1540

Painting of Christ holding an infant among mothers, children and a crowd of onlookers in Renaissance dress.

Christ blessing the children

1537

Reclining nude woman beside a grotto fountain, with a walled town, partridges and a hanging bow in the landscape.

The Nymph of the Spring

after 1537

Painting of Adam and Eve with God among animals including lions, deer and unicorns in a lush Eden landscape.

The Garden of Eden

1530

Painting of nude figures dancing and resting in a lush garden with deer, lions, and a fruit tree under a blue sky.

The Golden Age

1530

Painting of a woman in a green gown beside a lion's head on a pedestal, with a crowd of onlookers in period dress.

The Fable of the Mouth of Truth

1534

Painting of Christ with a woman and a crowd of men, one holding stones, in an arched interior.

Christ and the Woman taken in Adultery

1520

Painting of armored soldiers and horsemen overwhelmed by water while a crowd and a figure in blue watch from rocky cliffs.

The Pharoah's Hosts engulfed in the Red Sea

1530

Painting of Jonah kneeling in prayer on a whale beside a shore, with sailors in a boat, a castle and ships behind.

Magdalenenaltar: Jonas und der Wal

1520

Cranach panel contrasting damnation on the left with resurrection and crucifixion of Christ on the right, with German text be

Damnation and redemption

1529

Painting of a hunt with stags, dogs and horsemen in a forest, a river, and a white castle on a hill.

Hunting near Hartenfels Castle

1540

Painting of Christ being baptized by John the Baptist in a river, with God in clouds above, deer in a forest and a town beyon

The Baptism of Christ

1546

Reclining nude nymph sleeping beside a stone fountain, with a bow, partridges and a distant town in the landscape.

The Nymph of the Fountain

1534

Painting of the dead Christ on a white shroud, mourned by women and men in red and green robes beneath a tree.

Lamentation over Dead Christ

1518

Painting of Christ enthroned in judgment with angels, Mary and John the Baptist above, saved souls left and demons torturing

The Last Judgment

1525

Painting of a bearded figure in green robes surrounded by mothers, infants and onlookers against a dark background.

Christ Blessing the Children

1535

Painting of a banquet where a young woman presents a severed head on a platter to richly dressed guests.

The Feast of Herod

1533

Reclining nude nymph sleeping by a fountain and pond, with deer in the forest, red drapery and a quiver of arrows.

The Nymph at the Fountain

1530

Study of a Stag (recto); Study of Goats (verso)

about 1520-1530

Pen and ink drawing of a reclining lion with a full mane, head turned toward the viewer, tail curling to the right.

Study of a Lion

1509

Woodcut of armored knights jousting on horseback in a tournament arena, with spectators watching from galleries above.

The Second Tournament with the Tapestry of Samson and the Lion

1509

Print of armored knights and horses in a crowded tournament melee, with lances raised and spectators watching from galleries.

The Third Tournament

1509

Black and white woodcut of the Holy Kinship: Mary, Christ child and Saint Anne seated in an interior surrounded by family and

The Holy Kinship

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

The Stag Hunt

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 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