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Lucas Cranach the Younger Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Lucas Cranach the Younger · 1515 – 1586

Martin Luther and the Wittenberg Reformers (1543)

1543 · Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo · original 970 x 728 cm

Witness Martin Luther and the Wittenberg Reformers by Lucas Cranach the Younger, capturing Reformation spirit in vibrant detail; discover this historical masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Saint Mary Magdalene, Lucas Cranach the Younger

1550 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 53 x 34 cm

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Nymph of the Spring by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1545

1545 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 15 x 20 cm

Discover Lucas Cranach’s ‘Nymph of the Spring,’ a stunning 1545 Renaissance painting. Admire its classical beauty, rich detail & mythological theme. A captivating piece for art lovers!

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Art Movement: Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Male Portrait – Lucas Cranach the Younger

1564 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 84.4 x 63.5cm

This 1564 German Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger is strikingly dignified. Explore this masterpiece of fine art today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Christ and the Adulteress, Lucas Cranach the Younger

Bonnefanten Museum, Maastricht · original 133 x 190 cm

A dramatic German Renaissance scene by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures the tension of Christ challenging his accusers in this profound exploration of morality, inviting you to bring this masterpiece into your collection.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Johann Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, son of Johann Friedrich I., died 1573, 1579, Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows a noble Duke. Explore this masterpiece of German art today.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Johann Ernst, Duke of Koburg, son of Johann the Steadfast, died 1553 by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1579

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This German Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows a noble figure. Explore this masterpiece of history today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #7: Johann Ernst, Duke of Koburg, son of Johann the Steadfast, died 1553

Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Female Portrait, 1564, Lucas Cranach the Younger

1564 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 83.5 x 63.5cm

This detailed Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures noble elegance. Explore this masterpiece of German art today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Heinrich the Pious, son of Duke Albrecht the Bold, died 1541 (1579) by Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This somber Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures a noble figure. Explore this masterpiece at ArtsDot today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #9: Heinrich the Pious, son of Duke Albrecht the Bold, died 1541

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Portrait of a Man with a Red Beard by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1548

1548 · Mauritshuis, The Hague · original 64 x 48 cm

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Johann Friedrich III., son of Johann Friedrich I., died 1565 by Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

A formal Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows a noble youth. Explore this masterpiece of German art today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #11: Johann Friedrich III., son of Johann Friedrich I., died 1565

Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Portrait of Martin Luther (1555) by Lucas Cranach the Younger

1555 · Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia · original 35.7 x 23.2cm

This somber Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures Martin Luther. Shop this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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King Siegreich – Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 13.5 x 10.5cm

This regal Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger exudes power. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Anna of Denmark, Duchess of Saxony (1565)

1565 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 214.5 x 103.5cm

This stately Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures noble elegance. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Rudolf I., Duke, son of Albrechts II., died 1356 by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1579

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows Duke Rudolf I in rich attire. Discover this noble masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #15: Rudolf I., Duke, son of Albrechts II., died 1356

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Christ and the Woman Taken in Adultery, Lucas Cranach the Younger

Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk · original 74 x 121 cm

A dramatic religious scene of Christ and the woman caught in adultery by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures the tension of the German Renaissance, inviting you to explore this profound masterpiece for your collection.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Lucas Cranach the Younger, Mark Anthony (1546)

1546 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 36.5 x 47.0cm

This somber Renaissance oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicts the deceased Mark Antony. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Christ Blessing the Children – Lucas Cranach the Younger

1547 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 16.5 x 22.2cm

This German Renaissance oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows Christ blessing children. Discover this masterpiece of divine grace.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Magnus, Duke, son of Ordulf, died 1106 by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1579

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This solemn Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicts a noble warrior. Shop this exquisite oil on panel reproduction.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #19: Magnus, Duke, son of Ordulf, died 1106

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Christ and the Adulteress – Lucas Cranach the Younger

1550 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 15.9 x 21.6cm

This German Renaissance oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures a dramatic biblical scene. Discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Augustus, Elector of Saxony (1526-1586) by Lucas Cranach the Younger

1565 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 214.5 x 103.0cm

This Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger exudes noble power. Discover the elegance of this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #21: Augustus, Elector of Saxony (1526-1586)

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Bernhard of Anhalt, Duke of Saxony, son of Albrecht the Bear, died 1212 – Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This formal Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures a noble's regal presence. Discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #22: Bernhard of Anhalt, Duke of Saxony, son of Albrecht the Bear, died 1212

Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Lucas Cranach the Younger, Cleopatra (1550)

1550 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 36.5 x 47.0cm

This dramatic Renaissance oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Younger depicts Cleopatra. Discover the beauty of this historical masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: German Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Heinrich the Lion, Duke, grandson of Heinrich the Black, died 1195 by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1579

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This Northern Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger shows a nobleman in ceremonial armor. Discover this regal masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #24: Heinrich the Lion, Duke, grandson of Heinrich the Black, died 1195

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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Hermann Billung, Duke, died 973 (1579) by Lucas Cranach the Younger

1579 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This dignified Renaissance portrait by Lucas Cranach the Younger captures a noble subject. Discover the elegance of this historical masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Lucas Cranach the Younger ranked #25: Hermann Billung, Duke, died 973

Art Movement: Northern Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger
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The artist

Lucas Cranach the Younger

1515 – 1586

Quick facts

Movementsgerman renaissance, northern renaissance
Mediumsoil on panel
Works on APS172
Creative periodsmature period
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
NationalityGermany
Best occasionsconversation, luxury
Topics exploredman, portraits, blue background, woman, portraiture

Biography

The Legacy of Lucas Cranach the Younger: A Renaissance Vision

In the heart of the German Renaissance, a period defined by profound theological shifts and intellectual rebirth, Lucas Cranach the Younger emerged as a master of visual storytelling. Born in 1515 in Kronach, Bavaria, he was destined to inherit more than just a name; he inherited a monumental artistic legacy. As the son of the legendary Lucas Cranach the Elder, the younger Cranach stepped into a world where art and ideology were inextricably linked. His life’s work would become a bridge between the established traditions of his father’s workshop and the burgeoning, often turbulent, spirit of the Protestant Reformation.

The foundations of his talent were laid through rigorous training, notably under the influence of the great Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg. This early exposure to Dürer’s meticulous precision instilled in him a lifelong devotion to technical mastery and an acute attention to detail. Yet, while he respected the classical forms passed down through his lineage, Cranach the Younger possessed a distinct creative impulse. He sought to move beyond mere imitation, experimenting with chiaroscuro and a more nuanced use of color to breathe life into his subjects, creating a sense of depth and psychological presence that was remarkably modern for his era.

The Painter of the Reformation

To understand the work of Cranach the Younger is to understand the pulse of 16th-century Wittenberg. As the Reformation swept through Europe, the artist found himself at the epicenter of a religious revolution. Supported by powerful Protestant patrons, most notably Frederick III of Saxony, his brush became a tool for conveying the theological convictions of the age. His altarpieces were not merely decorative; they were profound instruments of faith, depicting biblical narratives with a dramatic realism that resonated with the fervor of the time.

Perhaps his most enduring contribution to history lies in his ability to immortalize the faces of the Reformation. Through his portraits, he captured the likenesses of Martin Luther and other pivotal reformers, imbuing them with a sense of dignity, conviction, and human vulnerability. These works did more than record physical features; they conveyed the very essence of a movement. His ability to blend idealized beauty with deep psychological insight allowed him to create icons that served both as personal tributes and as powerful symbols of a new religious identity.

Artistic Mastery and Historical Significance

Beyond his religious fervor, Cranach the Younger was a prolific portraitist of the nobility, capable of capturing the opulence and status of the European elite with grace and sophistication. His workshop, which he continued to lead with distinction after 1550, remained a vital center of artistic production in Germany. His versatility allowed him to navigate the complexities of secular and sacred commissions, ensuring that his influence permeated both the halls of power and the sanctuaries of worship.

The historical significance of Lucas Cranach the Younger lies in his role as a custodian of tradition and an agent of change. He successfully navigated the transition from the late Gothic sensibilities of his father to the more humanistic, light-filled approaches of the high Renaissance. His life remains a testament to the power of art to document, shape, and endure through periods of immense social upheaval. Today, his works stand as vibrant windows into a transformative era, reminding us of a time when every brushstroke carried the weight of profound belief.

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger are available to browse?

You can browse 172 artworks by Lucas Cranach the Younger on the All Artworks page.

How popular are Lucas Cranach the Younger's artworks?

The Stats page of Lucas Cranach the Younger presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

How is Lucas Cranach the Younger's career divided into periods?

A chronological account of Lucas Cranach the Younger's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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