Martin Luther

1530

Master IB

Associated Names
Master IB

Artist, German, active c. 1523/1530

The image depicts the upper half of a person's body, focusing on their face and shoulders. The individual faces forward with a slight turn to their right. They have distinct facial features, including prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a slightly furrowed brow. The person's hair is short and curly, peeking out from under a large beret-style hat. They are wearing a collared garment with vertical lines, and a notable button or clasp on the right shoulder. In front of them is a banner or scroll with an inscription "IN SILENCIO ET SPE ERIT FORTITVDO VESTRA M L." The background has a simple, densely lined texture. In the top right corner, there are initials and a date "15 IB 30."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 8.7 x 7 cm (3 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5801

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 9


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2000

  • The Power of Appearances: Renaissance and Reformation Portrait Prints and Medals, Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover; The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie; Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, 2000-2001, repro. in brochure, fig. 4.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65023791

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