Looking at the evidence This image is of Martin Luther’s Sermon by Lucas Cranach the Elder, painted in 1547. 1. Is this a primary or secondary source? Give reasons for your answer. 2. Do you think that the artist is depicting an actual scene? Give a reason for your answer.
3. If the artist was not painting an actual scene at which he was present, does it make a difference to the piece being a primary or secondary source?
4. From the depiction of the scene, do you think that the artist likes Martin Luther or not? Give reasons for your answer.
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