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What did Cranach paint first, Catholic tradition or Lutheran religious concerns?
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Mythological creatures
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Cranach began his career as a painter of Catholic tradition, reflecting the dominant religious influence in Germany at the time. However, as the Lutheran Reformation gained momentum, he embraced the new religious movement and became a significant contributor to the visual expression of Lutheran religious concerns.
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