Overlijden van Martin Luther, hervormer in Duitsland 1700

This silver medal, created by Christian Wermuth in 1700, commemorates the life of Martin Luther, a pivotal figure in the Protestant Reformation. The obverse displays a profile portrait of Luther, while the reverse is inscribed with Latin text detailing his life and achievements, including his birth date, his role as a theologian, and his significant contributions to the Reformation. This small-scale work of art exemplifies the use of medals as historical and commemorative objects.