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Arrest of Christ by Lucas Cranach the Elder — Jesus Christ Oil Paintings

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Arrest of Christ (1538) by Lucas Cranach the Elder in the Northern Renaissance style — German art depicting Group, Cultural Heritage, Religious (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria)

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Arrest of Christ

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Arrest of Christ is an oil painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1538, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria.

Catalogue Entry

Date: 1538

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Location

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

Dimensions

153 x 119 cm

Style

Northern Renaissance

Period

Origin

Subjects

Group Cultural Heritage Religious

CC Public domain

Curated by Louie Drehmer

📂Categories

Group Cultural Heritage Religious Religion Northern Renaissance Lucas Cranach the Elder 17th Century German

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