Fall of Man
- Artist
- Lucas Cranach the Elder
- Date
- 1537 ; Germany
- Style
- Northern renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
"Fall of Man" is a distinguished religious painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, created around 1529 during the Northern renaissance. Crafted as an allegorical panel, it exemplifies Lutheran didactic art aimed at illustrating Christian doctrine. The painting depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve's fall, emphasizing themes of sin and salvation, aligned with Cranach's series representing Law and Gospel. Executed using oil on wood, this Merkbld embodies simple yet profound imagery to communicate theological ideas central to Lutheran teachings.
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