Martin Luther, Half-Length to the Left with a Book in his Hands

after Lucas Cranach the Younger

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white illustration of a man from the waist up. He is in a frontal position with his hands holding an object with detailing on its cover. The man has a stern expression, with pronounced brow, deep-set eyes, and a slightly furrowed forehead. His hair is short and wavy, falling around his face. He is dressed in a fur-trimmed coat over a high-collared garment. To the right of the man is a depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross with the inscription "INRI" above the cross. In the upper left corner, there is a circular emblem, possibly a crest or symbol. The background is plain, emphasizing the man and the crucifixion scene.