Martin Luther

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His curly hair is short, and he wears a dark collar that looks like a robe. The lines on his face are sharp, and his hands rest on a ledge below him. The background is just a plain border with some text. The text at the bottom reads *"In Silencio Et Spe Fortitudo Vestra"*—Latin for *"In silence and your strength."* This was a common motto for Martin Luther, the religious reformer. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Master IB created such detailed images with just ink and metal.