Title
Cranach the Elder, Altarpiece of the Reformation, left panel: Philippe Melanchton baptizing a child (detail)
Caption
Lukeas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553)
German School
The Altarpiece of the Reformation
Detail of the left panel: Philippe Melanchthon celebrates a baptism. On the right, Martin Luther holds the Bible. On the left, the painter pictured himself wearing the white dress for the baptized child. The child's parents are represented with rich 16th century clothing
1547
Wittemberg, St. Mary's Parish Church (Stadtkirche St. Marien)
Date
1547
Credit line
Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12
Reference
DGL17A00_154
License type
Rights managed
Available size
85,3Mb (11,9Mb) / 20,2in x 16,4in / 6068 x 4912 (300dpi)