Category Archives: Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Fountain of Youth by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

Throughout time, mankind has always looked for ways to extend the longevity of life.  In modern times we have organ transplants, anti-aging creams and plastic surgery to either extend our life or if we accept the futility of that premise, … Continue reading →

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Lot and his Daughters by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

My Daily Art Display today starts with a passage from the Bible.  It is from the book of Genesis (19: 30-38) and tells the story of Lot and his two daughters who we see in the painting above, entitled Lot … Continue reading →

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Portraits of Johann the Steadfast and Johann Friedrich the Magnanimous by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

My Daily Art Display featured artist today is the German Renaissance painter and designer of woodcuts, Lucas Cranach the Elder.  He was born in Kronach a small German town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria in 1472.  His adopted surname was a … Continue reading →

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Adam and Eve by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Lucas Cranach the Elder was born Lucas Sünder in Kronach, Franconia in 1472 but later changed his surname in honour of his German birthplace.  Moved to Vienna in 1501 where he stayed for three years during which time he painted … Continue reading →

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