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Lucas Cranach (1472-1553), after - Andromeda with sea monster - Greek Mythology - Woodcut after Lucas Cranach depicting Andromeda.The myth of Andromeda tells the story of a princess who was chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster, sent by Poseidon to punish her mother, Cassiopeia, for boasting of her beauty. Perseus, the hero, comes to her rescue, slaying the monster and freeing Andromeda. In gratitude, she later marries Perseus. The tale highlights themes of heroism, sacrifice, and love, and Andromeda's constellation is named after her in the sky.Lucas Cranach (1472-1553) was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker. He is best known for his portraits of the German court, particularly of Martin Luther and other Reformation figures. Cranach was a key artist in the Protestant Reformation, often creating works that aligned with its ideals. His style combined Northern Renaissance detail with the classical influences of the Italian Renaissance.Artist or Maker: Lucas CranachMedium: WoodcutDate: 19-20th Century