Where is "Portrait of Martin Luther" by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is held in the permanent collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, Germany.

Which museum has "Portrait of Martin Luther"?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is on display at Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg.

Who painted "Portrait of Martin Luther" and when?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" was painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder in 1543.

What art movement is "Portrait of Martin Luther" associated with?

"Portrait of Martin Luther" is a work of German, Renaissance, painted by CRANACH, Lucas the Elder.

Can I see "Portrait of Martin Luther" in person?

Yes — "Portrait of Martin Luther" is on permanent display at Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

CRANACH, Lucas the Elder: Portrait of Martin Luther

✦ CRANACH, Lucas the Elder

🖼 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1543

◈ Panel

▣ Germanisches Nationalmuseum

◎ Nuremberg, Germany

🖼 Order as art print*

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Austere frontality and dark background emphasize the subject's penetrating gaze and powerful jaw, rendered in precise oil technique. Cranach's portrait became the definitive image of the Protestant reformer, shaping how generations visualized Luther's revolutionary authority.

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