
German painter and printmaker (1472–1553)
1472 — 1553
Quick Facts
Profession
German painter and printmaker (1472–1553)
Born
October 13, 1472
Died
1553 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
pharmacist, artist, painter
1472
Born in Kronach (1472-10-13)
1505
Positioncourt painter (1505–1547)
1531
Positionburgomaster (1531–1531)
1540
Positionburgomaster (1540–1540)
1553
Died in Weimar
About
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving. He was court painter to the Electors of Saxony for most of his career, and is known for his portraits, both of German princes and leaders of the Protestant Reformation, whose cause he embraced with enthusiasm. He was a close friend of Martin Luther, and eleven portraits of that reformer by him survive. Cranach also painted religious subjects, first in the Catholic tradition, and later trying to find new ways of conveying Lutheran religious concerns in art. He continued to paint nude subjects from mythology and religion throughout his career.
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Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving. He was court painter to the Electors of Saxony for most of his career, and is known for his portraits, both of German princes and leaders of the Protestant Reformation, whose cause he embraced with enth
The name Lucas means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is of Portuguese origin.
Lucas Cranach the Elder was born on October 13, 1472.
Lucas Cranach the Elder died in 1553, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.
The name Lucas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Lucas — October 13, 1472
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
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You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
Respect.
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Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
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