Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'The Elector of Saxony, Reformers'; Martin Luther and the Wittenberg Reformers
1857Albumen print | 20.7 x 11.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081427
Photograph of the painting 'Martin Luther and the Wittenberg Reformers' (c.1543) by Lucas Cranach the Younger. At the centre of the painting is John Frederick the Magnanimous, the Elector of Saxony. Martin Luther stands on the far left. On the far right is the scholar Philipp Melanchthon, pointing upwards. A putti features in the lower left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of George Grimston Craven, 3rd Earl of Craven (1841-83). The painting is now held by The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Lucas Cranach the Younger (1515-86) (artist)
20.7 x 11.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Putti
