Cranach-Hof
Ⓒ Sylvio Dittrich /elberadweg.de

Cranach yards

The famous painter Lucas Cranach the Elder was summoned to the Saxon court in Wittenberg in 1505 by Elector Frederick the Wise. He lived here for almost half a century and created those paintings that are now in the world's great museums: He portrayed the electors and reformers, designed altarpieces or small cabinet pieces on Venus, Eve & Co.

In today's Cranach House at Markt 4, Lucas Cranach ran a print shop together with Christian Döring, where, among other things, Martin Luther's translation of the Bible was reproduced. In 1517/1518 Cranach acquired the largest Wittenberg farm at Schlossstrasse 1 in order to expand his workshop. After he received the pharmacy privilege, he traded here in paper, paints, sugar, wax, sandstone and spices.

Included in the guest card »WelterbeCard :

Free admission to the exhibition
With the World Heritage Card you receive free admission to the exhibition "Lucas Cranach the Elder - Pages of an Artist's Life".

Further Information:

Cranach-Stiftung / Cranach Foundation
Markt 4 / Schlossstraße 1
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Tel. 0049 3491 4201912
info@cranach-stiftung.de
www.cranach-stiftung.de   

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Cranach-Hof
Ⓒ Sylvio Dittrich/elberadweg.de

Today, both courtyards are listed buildings and attract visitors with arts and crafts and culture. In the Cranach House at Markt 4 you can discover the exhibition "Lucas Cranach the Elder - Pages of an Artist's Life" and watch artists at work.

In the Cranach-Hof at Schlossstraße 1 you will find the historic printers' room, where you can gain an insight into the old techniques of letterpress printing. In "Café 3" or in the "Hofwirtschaft" you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of cake and let the historical ambience take effect on you.

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