As an epitaph for prince joachim of dessau (born 1509), donated by his nephews, princes joachim ernst and bernhard. Instead of the apostles, protestant theologians are depicted here, including luther and melanchthon. The little mouthpiece is possibly a self-portrait. The signet ring that this person wears shows the winged snake (file:kronach - cranach-schlange - 2015-10. Jpg). Object Type: painting. Genre: religious art. Date: 1565. Depicted People: Martin Luther, Philipp Melanchthon, George III, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, Justus Jonas, Johannes Bugenhagen, Caspar Creuziger, Johann Forster, Johann Pfeffinger, Bartholomäus Bernhardi of Feldkirchen, Georg Major, Matthias Flacius, Joachim I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau. Collection: Johanniskirche Dessau. Lucas Cranach d.J. - Das Abendmahl (Johanniskirche Dessau)
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