He was born at Kronach in upper Franconia (now central Germany), probably in 1472. His exact date of birth is unknown. He learned the art of drawing from his father Hans Maler (his surname meaning "painter" and denoting his … 展开

The first evidence of Cranach's skill as an artist comes in a picture dated 1504. Early in his career he was active in several branches of his … 展开

The oldest extant picture by Cranach is the Rest of the Virgin during the Flight into Egypt, of 1504. The painting already shows remarkable skill and grace, and the pine forest in the … 展开

• Luther, Martin (1521) Passional Christi und Antichristi Reprinted in W.H.T. Dau (1921) At the Tribunal of Caesar: Leaves from the Story of Luther's … 展开

He died at age 81 on October 16, 1553, at Weimar, where the house in which he lived still stands in the marketplace. He was buried in the Jacobsfriedhof in Weimar.
The Lutheran Church remembers Cranach as a great Christian on … 展开

The Nazis had a particular affection for Cranach's work and looted many paintings during the Third Reich. This has led to claims for restitution, … 展开

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