Martin Luther as an Augustinian Monk by Lucas Cranach the Elder. A portrait of a man with dark hair wearing a black hooded monk's habit, gesturing with one hand toward his chest.

Martin Luther as an Augustinian Monk

Lucas Cranach the Elder

1600 · Parchment

A dignified Renaissance portrait of Martin Luther depicted as an Augustinian monk against a serene green background.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Aged gold, Olive green

About the piece

This posthumous portrait, attributed to the circle or workshop of Lucas Cranach the Elder, depicts the young Martin Luther in his habit as an Augustinian monk. Captured with the precise line work and clear tonal contrast characteristic of the Northern Renaissance, the work presents the reformer in a moment of quiet, contemplative resolve.

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