Lucas CranachDeutschland, 1472–1553Paulussturz
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Derweil im Leben von Lucas Cranach
Das ganze Leben1505–1547
Post: court painter
1508
Diplomatic Mission to Mechelen
He was sent on a diplomatic mission to Mechelen (Netherlands), where he painted portraits of Emperor Maximilian I and the future Emperor Charles V.
6 January 1508
Granted Nobility and a Coat of Arms
Cranach was granted nobility and a personal coat of arms — a winged serpent with a ruby ring in its mouth, which became the signature of his works and workshop.
c. 1512
Marriage to Barbara Brengbier
Around 1512 Cranach married Barbara Brengbier, daughter of the burgomaster of Gotha; the couple had six children in all.
1522
Publication of Luther's September Testament
Together with his business partner, the goldsmith Christian Döring, he was responsible for publishing the September Testament — Luther's translation of the Bible with illustrations by Cranach.
1525
Witness at Luther's Wedding
Together with his wife, he was a witness at the wedding of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora.
