Where is "High Altar (open)" by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder?

"High Altar (open)" is held in the permanent collection of Marktkirche, Halle, Germany.

Which museum has "High Altar (open)"?

"High Altar (open)" is on display at Marktkirche in Halle.

Who painted "High Altar (open)" and when?

"High Altar (open)" was painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder in c. 1540.

What art movement is "High Altar (open)" associated with?

"High Altar (open)" is a work of German, Renaissance, painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder.

Can I see "High Altar (open)" in person?

Yes — "High Altar (open)" is on permanent display at Marktkirche in Halle. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CRANACH, Lucas the Elder: High Altar (open)

✦ CRANACH, Lucas the Elder

🖼 High Altar (open), c. 1540

◈ Tempera on wood

▣ Marktkirche

◎ Halle, Germany

🖼 Order as art print*

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Gilded panels unfold in triptych form, depicting Christ's Passion with intricate detail and luminous colors across three scenes. Cranach's masterwork exemplifies German Renaissance altarpiece design, merging Protestant theology with Northern artistic tradition in this monumental spiritual statement.

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