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Who commissioned the majority of Lucas Cranach the Elder’s works?

  • The Pope

  • The City of Rome

  • Elector of Saxony

  • The Vatican

Answer

Elector of Saxony was the primary patron of Lucas Cranach the Elder, a renowned Renaissance painter and printmaker. Cranach's prolific career was closely tied to the court of Saxony, where he served as court painter for several decades. His works, often characterized by their vivid colors and intricate details, reflected the cultural and religious influences of the region during that time.
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