Martin Luther
1532
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1532
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This portrait depicts a man dressed in dark attire, including a black hat and a black coat with a fur collar. He holds a small, intricately carved object in his right hand, which appears to be made of wood or a similar material. The background of the painting is a muted green color. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his gaze is directed slightly to the right of the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and contemplative.