This picture shows a historical portrait of Immanuel Kant, one of the most important philosophers of the Enlightenment. It is depicted in a detailed black and white line drawing that accurately reproduces Kant's facial features, hairstyle and period clothing. Next to his portrait is the famous Latin motto "Sapere Aude", which is closely linked to his thinking and becomes an invitation to use one's own intellect courageously. A dark background sets the scene for the portrait with rich contrast.