Renaissance

Lucas Cranach the Younger

Born 1515 Died 1586 Works span 1537–1560

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…

dated works

chapters

1537

first work

1560

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Lucas Cranach the Younger's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Lucas Cranach the Younger's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

Lucas Cranach the Younger

1515 – 1586

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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