Martyrdom of St. John
Lucas Cranach the ElderPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1553)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1472–1553
About the artwork
Lucas Cranach the Elder is the artist behind "Martyrdom of St. John". Religion, a short history: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait.
"Martyrdom of St. John" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1472–1553
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