Artist Studies 1164 : by Lucas Cranach the Elder

ℹ️ Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553) was a renowned German Renaissance painter. He was born in 1472 in Kronach, Holy Roman Empire, and passed away on October 16, 1553, in Weimar, Holy Roman Empire. Cranach was celebrated for his portraits, religious paintings, and woodcuts. He served as a court painter for the Electors of Saxony and forged a close friendship with Martin Luther, contributing to the Protestant Reformation through his art. Cranach's style was characterized by meticulous detail, vibrant colors, and skillful use of light and shadow. His works often depicted allegorical and mythological themes, leaving an indelible mark on Northern Renaissance art.