Historical Portrait of Max Planck - Quantum Physics Pioneer #3840944 (License: Personal Use)

This high-contrast monochrome image depicts Max Planck, the German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory and won the 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics. The stylized rendering emphasizes his distinctive features-balding head, prominent mustache, round spectacles, and formal suit-evoking the intellectual authority of the era. The halftone-like texture suggests a modern reinterpretation of archival photography, often used in educational or commemorative contexts.

Used on academic, science-history, or encyclopedia web pages to illustrate articles about quantum mechanics, Nobel laureates, or the history of physics; serves users seeking visual context for biographical or conceptual content.