Martin Luther
1523
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1523
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s head and shoulders turned slightly to the side. His hair is short and wavy, and he wears a high-collared shirt with ruffled cuffs. The lines are sharp, with cross-hatching to show shadows and texture. The picture is signed with a Latin phrase and the date 1523. This was made using a printmaking method that creates fine details with ink on paper. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
