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The Martyrdom of Saint John

Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Martyrdom of Saint John

1533-1543

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Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Martyrdom of Saint John

1533-1543

Physical Qualities Woodcut, Image/Sheet: 162 × 126 mm. (6 3/8 × 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Alfred R. and Henry G. Riggs in Memory of General Lawrason Riggs
Object Number 1943.32.63

Inscribed: Recto: none Verso: center in graphite "10"; lower center in graphite "A. 58"

Markings: CM: Lawrason Riggs (Lugt 1756c)

Artist

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1471–1552

German, 1472-1553
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