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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

Lucas Cranach the Elder and Georg Rhau

The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

1538

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The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

1538

Physical Qualities Woodcut, Sheet: 162 x 126 mm. (6 3/8 x 4 15/16 in.) Image: 161 x 125 mm. (6 5/16 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.8629
One of twelve from the series "The Martyrdom of the Twelve Apostles". Proof before lettering; an illustration for Martin Luther's "Das Symbolum der Heiligen Apostelen," Wittenberg: Georg Rhau, 1548.

Inscribed: none

Markings: CM: none WM: Gothic P

Artist

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1471–1552

German, 1472-1553
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Publisher

Georg Rhau

1487–1547

German, 1488 - 1548
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