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Sts. Theonestus and Albanus; or St. Pancrace, by Günther Zainer, 1528

Sts. Theonestus and Albanus; or St. Pancrace

Günther Zainer

1528

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Sts. Theonestus and Albanus; or St. Pancrace is a 1528 by Günther Zainer, depicting Beheaded Head, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Günther Zainer
When & what style?
1528
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two saints, Theonestus and Albanus, or possibly St. Pancrace. The artist, Günther Zainer, was a German painter, and this work gives us a glimpse into his style. He likely painted this during a time when religious art was very popular in Germany. Check out the work of artist: Günther Zainer (German, d. 1478) for more like this.

About the artist

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Artist

Günther Zainer

Günther Zainer was the first printer in Augsburg, where he worked from 1468 until his death; he produced about 80 books including two German editions of the Bible and the first printed calendar.

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