1525
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Martin Luther is a 1525 by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man with a serious expression, wearing a hat and a cloak. The man is shown in profile, facing to the right. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's face is detailed, with wrinkles and a strong jawline. His hat is tall and pointed, and his cloak is draped over his shoulder. The overall effect is one of dignity and authority. The artist who created this painting is Albrecht Altdorfer, a German painter from the Renaissance period.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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