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What did Cranach often paint in his later career?

  • Abstract shapes

  • Landscapes

  • New ways of conveying Lutheran concerns

  • Fruits and flowers

Answer

New ways of conveying Lutheran concerns marked Cranach's later artistic phase, as he depicted biblical narratives and Protestant allegories to propagate and strengthen the Lutheran faith. These works aimed to visually represent Theological ideas of the Reformation, making them more accessible and impactful for the general public, thus reflecting the artist's devotion to his religious beliefs.
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