Lucas CranachGerman, 1472–1553Johann the Steadfast
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Johann the Steadfast” now? Collection: The National Gallery, London. Unknown.
The National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- NG6538
In the catalog
Sources
- Wikidata
- Image: The National Gallery — Lucas Cranach the Elder · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
In the life of Lucas Cranach
The whole life1505–1547
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.
