Lucas Cranach the Younger and Workshop

Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515–1586) was a German painter and printmaker associated with the Renaissance movement. He was the son of the renowned artist Lucas Cranach the Elder and took over his father's workshop in Wittenberg after his father's death in 1553. Cranach the Younger is known for his portraits, religious works, and mythological scenes, which often reflected the Protestant Reformation's ideals. His style evolved to incorporate elements of Mannerism, and he played a significant role in the development of portraiture in Northern Europe. Cranach's works contributed to the visual culture of his time, influencing both contemporaries and later artists. The exact details of his training and early life remain largely unknown.