Lucas CranachGerman, 1472–1553Saint Pierre
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Yes, on view now
Where is “Saint Pierre” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 805, Aile Richelieu, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Open now· until 9:00 PM
On public display.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- MNR 938
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- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2017 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Tony Querrec
In the life of Lucas Cranach
The whole life1501–1504 · Workplace
Vienna
24 June 1504
First Record as Court Painter
Cranach's name first appears in the Wittenberg accounts: he received 50 guilders as a half-year's salary as pictor ducalis — painter to Elector Frederick the Wise.
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.
1547
Capture of John Frederick at Mühlberg
Cranach's employer, Duke John Frederick the Magnanimous, was defeated by imperial forces at the Battle of Mühlberg and taken prisoner; Wittenberg was besieged.
1550
Follows the Captive Elector to Augsburg and Innsbruck
At John Frederick's request he followed him into captivity to Augsburg and then to Innsbruck, where he worked for the duke and his guests; he handed the Wittenberg workshop over to his son Lucas.
1552–1553 · Residence
Cranachhaus
