Luther's Statue in Wittenberg 1822

"Luther's Statue in Wittenberg" is a 1822 etching by Johann Gottfried Schadow, a prominent German sculptor. The artwork depicts Martin Luther, a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, standing on a pedestal and holding a book. Luther's serious expression and the inscription on the book likely refer to his influential writings, such as his "Ninety-Five Theses" which ignited the Reformation. The artwork's detailed lines capture the figure's form and the texture of Luther's clothing, offering a glimpse into the historical and religious context of the time.