Martin Luther

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s head and shoulders, framed by a wreath of leaves and flowers. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing his hair, beard, and the folds of his clothing. Above the wreath, there’s a small box with the letters "D·M·L." The image is made using a technique that carves lines into metal, then presses ink onto the paper. This creates the texture you see here. Next, look up engraving to see how this process works.