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Lucas Cranach, the Elder's painting "Law and Grace," 1529
Image: Stiftung Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Lucas Cranach, the Elder

Lucas Cranach, the Elder (1472-1553), was a German painter of the Renaissance era who produced altarpieces, woodcuts and engravings. Even during his lifetime, he was considered the most outstanding artist of his time.

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People interview a man in the church in front of the spectacular altar.

Naumburg Cathedral painting causes controversy

Naumburg Cathedral painting causes controversy

Painter Michael Triegel created a new work for the Naumburg Cathedral with personal touches. Will it be able to remain?
CultureJuly 12, 2022
Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472–1553) Adam and Eve

Nazi-looted art to remain in California museum

Nazi-looted art to remain in California museum

A US museum has won a legal dispute over the ownership of two Renaissance masterpieces that were looted by the Nazis.
ArtsJuly 31, 2018
Daily Drone Cranach-Häuser

#DailyDrone: Cranach Houses, Wittenberg

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The #DailyDrone heads to the Cranach Houses.
TravelMay 30, 201701:22 min
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How Lucas Cranach, the Elder, became an entrepreneur

How Lucas Cranach, the Elder, became an entrepreneur

Works by Lucas Cranach, the Elder, can now be admired in a major exhibition in Dusseldorf.
CultureApril 10, 2017
Copies of a painting

The Warhol of the Renaissance: Lucas Cranach, the Elder

The Warhol of the Renaissance: Lucas Cranach, the Elder

Here's a look at the work of Lucas Cranach, the Elder, one of the most productive artists of the Renaissance.
CultureApril 7, 20179 images
Irina Antonova, Copyright: DW

Antonova: Looted art is 'the price paid for remembering'

Antonova: Looted art is 'the price paid for remembering'

An interview with the former director of Moscow's Pushkin Museum questions the meaning of looted art.
March 8, 2016