Reis van de ziel naar God en hel volgens Bonaventura
1508 - 1512
Medium
paper
Dimensions
515; 295
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Bij de afdruk van de hel ontbreekt een Duits of Latijns opschrift in de bovenmarge.
Art Historical Context
**Journey of the Soul to God Hell According to Bonaventure** *Lucas Cranach the Elder 1508–1512, Paper, 515 × 295 mm* Created by Lucas Cranach the Elder, a leading figure of the German Renaissance, this intricate work on paper vividly illustrates the mystical journey of the soul as described by the 13th-century theologian Bonaventure. Dating to 1508–1512, it captures the Northern Renaissance fascination with spiritual allegory, blending vivid narrative scenes of divine ascent toward God with terrifying visions of damnation in hell. Cranach, known for his precise woodcuts and engravings, emp...