Lucas CranachGerman, 1472–1553Saint Maurice
May one see it?
Yes, receiving visitors
New York, United States
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
Saint Maurice is a painting attributed to Lucas Cranach the Elder and his workshop depicting Saint Maurice, an early Christian martyr from North Africa. It was made for a church in Halle (Saale), specifically Marktkirche, as the interior left wing of a larger paneled altarpiece. Saint Maurice was the patron saint of the church.
Particulars
- Accession number
- 2006.469
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Image: The Metropolitan Museum of Art — Open Access (CC0)
Meanwhile, in the life of Lucas Cranach
The whole life1505–1547
Post: court painter
1519–1520
Treasurer of the Wittenberg Council
He first held the office of treasurer on the Wittenberg council, a post he subsequently occupied several times until 1535.
1520
Daughter born: Anna Pfreundt
1520
Becomes Owner of a Pharmacy in Wittenberg
He acquired a pharmacy in Wittenberg, and a few years later was also registered as a paper merchant and book publisher.
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.
