A look back at the works of the first half of the 16th century, a period marked by profound and innovative transformations in Germanic painting, placing at its highest point the masterful creations of Lucas Cranach the Elder and Albrecht Dürer, as well as works by Barthel Bruyn, Georg Pencz and Niklaus Manuel Deutsch, which bear witness to the incredible artistic vitality of this era. The exhibition also presents works repatriated from Germany after the Second World War – awaiting restitution to their rightful owners – thus offering a poignant historical dimension and new insight into the turbulent destiny of these works.

Focus on the golden age of Germanic painting

In the heart of the historic cities of Besançon, Colmar and Dijon, a museum triad is deployed to celebrate the golden age of Germanic painting between 1370 and 1550, through 200 carefully selected works. Among these treasures, the creations of masters such as Lucas Cranach, Albrecht Dürer and Martin Schongauer are just the tip of the iceberg. Through three distinct but complementary sections, we rediscover the brilliance and diversity of the artistic production of the German-speaking regions of the Holy Roman Empire:

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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS OF BESANÇON
Until September 23, 2024
1 Place de la Révolution, 25000 Besançon
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