Portrait of Luther
1450
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark robe and a cap, and his face is framed by a rounded top edge. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The painting uses strong light and shadow to shape his features. His eyes look sharp, and the dark robe contrasts with his lighter skin. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
