Method for producing a multilayer element, and multilayer element

A method for producing a multilayer body, wherein the method comprises the following steps:

• providing a spacer layer having a first side and having a second side situated opposite the first side;
• providing or generating a microlens array in a microlens region, wherein the microlens array is arranged on the first side of the spacer layer;
• providing or generating a replication layer on the second side of the spacer layer;
• providing or generating first relief structures in the replication layer, wherein the first relief structures are assigned to a plurality of first image elements which are arranged in a first region of the microlens region, wherein the first relief structures are designed so as to generate or provide structure-based colors and/or color effects;
• a) providing or generating second relief structures in the replication layer, wherein the second relief structures are assigned to a plurality of second image elements,
• wherein the second image elements are arranged in a second region of the microlens region;
• providing or generating a metal layer on the replication layer;
• demetallizing the metal layer using one or more of the second relief structures as a mask, such that a partial metal layer is obtained, wherein, in the second region, a contour of the partial metal layer follows a contour of the second relief structures and forms a contour of the second image elements,
• wherein, in the first region, the partial metal layer is maintained over the predominant part of the full area or over the full area, is completely removed, or is not provided.