Portret van Martin Luther c. 1602 - 1652

François Stuerhelt's "Portret van Martin Luther" is a portrait of Martin Luther, the German theologian, priest, and author who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation. The artwork, a black and white etching, depicts Luther in a somber, almost melancholic manner, dressed in the traditional garb of a clergyman. He stands in a room with a simple bed and a table littered with books, a stark backdrop that symbolizes the focus on intellectual and spiritual matters. The swan in the foreground may represent Luther's beliefs on purity and divine intervention. This engraving, dating from 1602 to 1652, captures the historical significance of Luther and his enduring legacy in the history of Christianity.