Portrait of Johann Friedrich, Elector of Saxony (1503-1554), half-length, in a black coat with fur trim; and Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), full-length, in black robes, holding a prayer book in his hands, a red draped curtain behind

German School, 16th Century Portrait of Johann Friedrich, Elector of Saxony (1503-1554), half-length, in a black coat with fur trim; and Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), full-length, in black robes, holding a prayer book in his hands, a red draped curtain behind the first inscribed 'Joh Fridericus Elector Saxonie natis Anno 1503. denatus Anno 1554.' (upper right); the second 'D. Martin Luther, st gebohren zi Eissleben Anno 1483 dio Nov: aic...de ..eeig gestorben Anno 1546 18 febr:' (upper left) oil on paper laid down on panel 15 3/8 x 13 1/8 in. (39 x 33.2 cm.)