Question

This Wittenberg printer, artist, and friend of Martin Luther furthered the cause of the Protestant Reformation by publicizing it in books and broadsides. Ironically, ________ also accepted commissions for art from Catholic clients.

Answer 1

Answer: LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER

Explanation: LUCAS CRANACH THE ELDER born in the year 1472 and died in the year 1553,he is a RENAISSANCE printer, who also did the wood cuts for the translation of the New Testament by Martin Luther,,a citizen of Germany and a close associate of Martin Luther. He supervised almost all of Martin Luther's printings especially his PAMFLETS which he was using for his Protestant congregation (The Lutheran Church) and other activities of Martin Luther,he was also the designer of the Lutheran Church ALTARS during those times,He also painted religious symbols and images for the Catholic Church.