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Lucas
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Interested
in the life of Lucas Cranach the Elder? Lucas
Cranach and his sons are very significant figures in the Reformation,
as their illustrations of Luther's work gave it national and
international importance. Their comic books and powerful art
helped the general populace to understand the gospel in a
new way, as well as leaving us a rich record of the Reformers.
For further links to Cranach's works and more biographical
information, click here
"Such
is the power of their work that it resembles the music of
Bach as a living testimony to the power of the gospel"
Irving Hexham,
"The Christian Travelers Guide to Germany.
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Cranach
House in Wittenberg,
where he lived from 1504 to 1550. Currently being renovated. |
The center panel
of the altar triptych in St
Mary's, Wittenberg. |
Cranach House
in Weimar, where he lived in his final year. |
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Time-line
of Lucas Cranach's life |
| 1472 |
Born in Kronach in Southern Germany.
Taught art by his father, Hans Müller, until 1498. |
| 1500-1504 |
Attended university in Vienna and changed his
name to Cranach, after his hometown. |
| 1504 |
Came to Wittenberg at the invitation of Frederick
the Wise as court painter - a postition he held for 45 years.
He also established a school of painting. |
| 1508 |
Made a member of nobility with coat of arms:
winged snake |
| 1508 |
Visited Netherlands |
| 1510 |
Married Barbara Brengbier, the mayor's daughter. |
| 1513, 1515 |
Sons Hans and Lucas born. Both became artists |
| 1517, 1519 |
Daughters Ursula and Barbara born. |
| 1519 |
Made woodcuts for Luther's tracts, which greatly
increased their popularity. |
| 1519 |
Became a member of the city council. |
| 1520 - |
Opened an apothecary's shop, a printing press
and a bookshop |
| 1537-44 |
Served as burgomaster (mayor) three times. |
| 1550 |
After Frederick was defeated, he went into
exile in Augsburg and Innsbruck. |
| 1553 |
Moved to Weimar |
| October 16, 1553 |
Died in Weimar at the house he shared with
his son-in-law. |
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Further
Links:
- Wittenberg
site: A biography and time-line on the
official Wittenberg website.
- Artcyclopedia:
Extensive links to where you can view Cranach's paintings in museums
and art galleries all around the world.
- Click
here for the Web Gallery of Art's collection of Cranach paintings.
They are divided into 9 categories and many have extra information
and postcards.
- Like to know more? Contact Erwin Weber to use
his 74 minute Slide
show (PowerPoint) on the life and works of Lucas Cranach.
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