The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 10, 2026

A circular bronze medal is cast with a relief portrait of Martin Luther, an older man facing right. He has short, wavy hair and wears a high-collared garment with a small tie. Raised text arcs along the border: "EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT" above and "1483 MARTIN LUTHER-D 1546" below. The metal's warm brown patina accents the fine contours of his face against a smooth background where a soft shadow falls below.

Medal (obverse)

1917

Jonathan M. Swanson

(American, 1888–1963)
America
bronze
Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Gift of The Joint Lutheran Committee 1917.374.a
Location: Not on view
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