Martin Luther
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Martin Luther

TitleMartin Luther
ArtistDaniel Hopfer, I (German, 1470-1536) after Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553)
Date1523 16th century
MediumEtching in black on ivory laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineWilliam McCallin McKee Memorial Endowment
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Martin Luther” is a work by Daniel Hopfer, I (German, 1470-1536) after Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472-1553), dated 1523. It is executed in etching in black on ivory laid paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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