Small winged altar with the Resurrection of Christ, St. Barbara (Left Wing) and St. Catharine (right Wing)

Small winged altar with the Resurrection of Christ, St. Barbara (Left Wing) and St. Catharine (right Wing) by Lucas Cranach the Elder
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder
Date
1508 - 1510 ; Germany
Style
Northern renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
The Panel titled "Small winged altar with the Resurrection of Christ, St. Barbara (Left Wing), and St. Catharine (Right Wing)" is a fine example of Northern renaissance Religious painting. Crafted using oil paints, the triptych vividly depicts the Resurrection of Christ at its center, surrounded by detailed representations of saints. The small (small winged) scale highlights the craftsmanship and devotional purpose typical of early Northern Renaissance art. The intricate figures and rich colors exemplify the period's mastery, blending religious symbolism with technical finesse, making it a significant work in the tradition of sacred religious art.

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