Portret van Martin Luther 1568

This woodcut portrait of Martin Luther by Jost Amman, created in 1568, shows the prominent German reformer in a seated pose, holding a book. Surrounding him is an elaborate frame, filled with symbolic figures from the Bible and classical mythology. The detail and precision of the engraving highlight the skill of Amman, a renowned German artist of the late Renaissance. The work is a testament to the lasting influence of Luther's religious reforms, a theme echoed by the symbolic imagery surrounding his portrait.