Melankolien

1532 · Painting

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

SMK — National Gallery of Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark

Room201A

On public display.

Checked: yesterday
In this state since: Sep 28, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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About the painting

Melancholia is an oil-on-panel painting by the German painter Lucas Cranach the Elder, created in 1532. It is held in the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen.

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Particulars

Accession number: KMSsp722

Comings and goings

On view · Sal 201A
SMK · Sep 28, 2026 — now · Verified
Was on view
SMK · Aug 19, 2026 — Sep 28, 2026 · Verified

Sources

SMK: the museum's own open data · fetched 5 days ago
Image: SMK — National Gallery of Denmark — public domain

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