Lucas Cranach (1472-1553) was one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance, as shown by the diversity of his artistic interests as well as his openness to the social and political events of the time. He was a great friend of the reformer Martin Luther and worked for the Elector Frederick the Wise of Saxony. He developed a number of pictorial methods which were afterwards used by several generations of painters. His somewhat mannered style and splendid palette are easily recognised in numerous portraits of monarchs, cardinals, courtiers and their ladies, religious reformers, humanists, and philosophers. He also painted altarpieces, mythological scenes, and allegories. First among German painters, he did hunting scenes. As a gifted draughtsman, he executed numerous engravings on both religious and lay subjects. As Court Painter, he had to organize tournaments and masques, as a result of which he did a great number of costume designs, armorials, furniture, and parade-ground arms. The high point of German Renaissance is reflected in his achievements.
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