Christian Art Analysis: Lucas Cranach, The Fountain of Youth

Lucas Cranach d. Ä., Der Jungbrunnen (Detail), 1546

Cranach’s “Fountain of Youth,” which comes from the collection of the Royal Prussian Palaces, is one of the last depictions of its kind. It primarily symbolizes humanity’s longing for eternal youth and immortality. However, the belief in the purifying power of water also underlies ritual and religious ablutions, such as baptism, which is regarded as a cleansing from sins.
Speakers: Prof. Dr. phil. Alexander Markschies, RWTH Aachen University, and Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Christoph Markschies, Humboldt University of Berlin
The interdisciplinary lecture series “Christian Art Appreciation” generally takes place once a month—except during the summer break—and is a collaboration between the St. Matthäus Foundation and the Gemäldegalerie of the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. In accordance with the liturgical calendar, selected works of art are discussed by an art historian and a theologian and opened up for discussion.

Please note: Attendance is limited to 50 people.
Tickets are available starting at 3:30 p.m. at the ticket counter in the foyer. A maximum of two tickets may be issued per person.
Participation is free of charge.Translated with DeepL

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Price info: Free of charge

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 25/June/2026 16:30 bis 17:30
• Venue Gemäldegalerie
• Address Matthäikirchplatz 4, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten