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Saint Maurice

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1520

oil

panel

From the collection of Ambras Castle

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Religious Armor Man Saint Saint Maurice Sword

Dominant colour

Saint Maurice is a 1520 oil by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a Northern Renaissance work, depicting Armor, held at Ambras Castle.

Who painted this?: Lucas Cranach the Elder
When & what style?: 1520 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Ambras Castle

About this work

This painting is called Saint Maurice. It's an oil paint work by Lucas Cranach the Elder. The painting depicts Saint Maurice, an early Christian martyr from North Africa. He was the patron saint of a church in Halle, where the painting was originally made for. You can learn more about the artist who created this work, Lucas Cranach the Elder.