Martin Luther
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Martin Luther

TitleMartin Luther
ArtistAlbrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538) after Lucas Cranach (German, c. 1472-1553)
Datec. 1525 16th century
MediumEngraving, with stippling, in black on cream laid paper
Classificationengraving
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Charles Deering Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Martin Luther” is a work by Albrecht Altdorfer (German, c. 1480-1538) after Lucas Cranach (German, c. 1472-1553), dated c. 1525. It is executed in engraving, with stippling, in black on cream laid paper and classified as engraving. 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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Catalogued as engraving. See other public-domain works in the same medium, all free to download and reuse.

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