Luther Collection (#5)

Luther on his Death-Bed (engraving)
2791121 Luther on his Death-Bed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther on his Death-Bed)

Luther nailing his "Theses"to the Door of the Schloss-Kirk, at Wittemberg (engraving)
2791042 Luther nailing his " Theses" to the Door of the Schloss-Kirk, at Wittemberg (engraving) by English School

Luther preaching in the Old Wooden Church at Wittemberg (engraving)
2791040 Luther preaching in the Old Wooden Church at Wittemberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther preaching in the Old Wooden Church at Wittemberg)

The Ecumenical Council of Trent. The Council of Trent is the 19th ecumenical council
JLJ4580896 The Ecumenical Council of Trent. The Council of Trent is the 19th ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic Church

The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b / w photo)
1628638 The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin)

The Bapstesel zu Rom (The Papal Asse or The Pope Asse of Rome), by Cranach, Lucas
FIA4713372 The Bapstesel zu Rom (The Papal Asse or The Pope Asse of Rome), by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553). Woodcut, 1523

Luther challenging Carlstadt to write against him (engraving)
2791088 Luther challenging Carlstadt to write against him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther challenging Carlstadt to write against him)

Peace Urging the Churches to be Tolerant, 1600-24 (oil on canvas)
FIA5409800 Peace Urging the Churches to be Tolerant, 1600-24 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 131.5 x 162.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) reading in a church
XEE4410405 Martin Luther (1483 - 1546) reading in a church. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

On 31 / 10 / 1517, Luther posted on the gates of Wittenberg Castle his 95 theses "
XEE4410319 On 31/10/1517, Luther posted on the gates of Wittenberg Castle his 95 theses " denouncing the sale of indulgences and which marked the beginning of the Reformation - grav

Burial of Luther in the Schloss-Kirk, Wittemberg (engraving)
2791123 Burial of Luther in the Schloss-Kirk, Wittemberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burial of Luther in the Schloss-Kirk, Wittemberg)

The Reformers, Luther, Melanchthon, Zwingli, Calvin, Knox, Bunyan, Wesley, Whitefield, Fletcher, Miller (engraving)
971050 The Reformers, Luther, Melanchthon, Zwingli, Calvin, Knox, Bunyan, Wesley, Whitefield, Fletcher, Miller (engraving) by American School

The Luther Celebration, Memorials of Luther (engraving)
1107292 The Luther Celebration, Memorials of Luther (engraving) by Cranach, Lucas the Younger (1515-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luther Celebration, Memorials of Luther)

Tricentenary of the Death of Luther (engraving)
1101735 Tricentenary of the Death of Luther (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tricentenary of the Death of Luther)

Luther at Wartburg (engraving)
1061025 Luther at Wartburg (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther at Wartburg)

Luther, Wittenberg (engraving)
966146 Luther, Wittenberg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther, Wittenberg)

Luther at Christmas, in his family circle (chromolitho)
3093662 Luther at Christmas, in his family circle (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther at Christmas, in his family circle)

Luther sitting for his Portrait to Lucas Kranach (engraving)
5199469 Luther sitting for his Portrait to Lucas Kranach (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther sitting for his Portrait to Lucas Kranach)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer
JLJ4578149 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer. Painting by Lucas Cranach the Old (or the Old, 1472-1553)

Luther and his wife (engraving)
3655134 Luther and his wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther and his wife)

Luthers ninety-five theses at Wittenberg Church door (engraving)
3656053 Luthers ninety-five theses at Wittenberg Church door (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luthers ninety-five theses at Wittenberg Church door)

The Quater-Centenary of the Birth of Martin Luther (engraving)
1044725 The Quater-Centenary of the Birth of Martin Luther (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quater-Centenary of the Birth of Martin Luther)

Luther before the Diet at Worms, 1521, Scene from the Historical Drama of "Luther, "performed at Worms
1107425 Luther before the Diet at Worms, 1521, Scene from the Historical Drama of " Luther, " performed at Worms, 30 October 1883 (engraving) by Dadd

Martin Luther (1483-1546) hanging his 95 theses in Wittenberg, 1517 - On October 31, 1517
XEE4414097 Martin Luther (1483-1546) hanging his 95 theses in Wittenberg, 1517 - On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther redified 95 theses against the virtue of the indulgences he placed on the gates of

Portrait of Martin Luther, German Protestant theologian and reformer
XEE4406446 Portrait of Martin Luther, German Protestant theologian and reformer. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther)

Martin Luther as an Augustinian Friar by Lucas Cranach the Elder 1521
XEE4162426 Martin Luther as an Augustinian Friar by Lucas Cranach the Elder 1521 by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Catherine de Bore (Katharina von Bora) (1499-1552), wife of Martin Luther
GIA4775052 Portrait of Catherine de Bore (Katharina von Bora) (1499-1552), wife of Martin Luther. Engraving of the 18th century

Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German reformer
XEE4155695 Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German reformer. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German reformer.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Martin Luther 1483-1546 - engraving - 19th century
GIA4720453 Martin Luther 1483-1546 - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancienne maison de Luther, a Francfort-sur-le-Mein (engraving)
3645380 Ancienne maison de Luther, a Francfort-sur-le-Mein (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancienne maison de Luther, a Francfort-sur-le-Mein)

Luthers House at Wittemberg (engraving)
2791043 Luthers House at Wittemberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luthers House at Wittemberg)

Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg (engraving)
2791096 Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther and Zwingle discussing at Marburg)

Luther before the Diet at Worms (engraving)
2793265 Luther before the Diet at Worms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther before the Diet at Worms)

Luther in the Wartburg Cell (engraving)
2810589 Luther in the Wartburg Cell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther in the Wartburg Cell)

Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving)
2773695 Luther, when a Chorister, singing Hymns from Door to Door at Eisenach (engraving) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther, when a Chorister)

Wartburg Castle (engraving)
1587863 Wartburg Castle (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wartburg Castle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 October 1862)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer celebrating Christmas with the family
GIA4799587 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer celebrating Christmas with the family. Engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546), Painting by Carnach
GIA4811343 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546), Painting by Carnach by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer
GIA4803150 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) German religious reformer. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Portrait de Martin Luther (1483-1546)"
FIA5388069 " Portrait de Martin Luther (1483-1546)" Peinture de Lucas Cranach l ancien (1472-1553) Oil on wood 1525 Diam 12, 5 cm Private Collection by Cranach, Lucas

The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)
1603698 The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg)

Luther before the diet at Worms (engraving)
966155 Luther before the diet at Worms (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther before the diet at Worms)

Luther made Prisoner by the Saxon Knights in the Forest of Thuringia, to be carried in Disguise to the Wartburg for his
1107428 Luther made Prisoner by the Saxon Knights in the Forest of Thuringia, to be carried in Disguise to the Wartburg for his Safety (engraving) by Woodville

Portrait of Mrs Luther, 1766. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Portrait of Mrs Luther, 1766

Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg, 1845. The Lutherhaus, built in 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg in Germany, was home to Protestant reformer Martin Luther for most of his adult life

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"Luther: The Man Who Sparked a Religious Revolution" Martin Luther, the German religious reformer, is best known for his influential work in challenging the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation. In 1517, he famously posted his "95 Theses" on the door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, igniting a firestorm of controversy and setting off a chain reaction that would forever change the course of history. Luther's defense before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms in 1521 showcased his unwavering commitment to his beliefs. This line engraving from the 19th century captures this pivotal moment as Luther fearlessly stands up against powerful opposition. One of Luther's key ideas was captured in his phrase "Fleisch macht Fleisch" (Meat Gives Meat), which emphasized that indulgences and material possessions could not bring true spiritual nourishment. This concept challenged prevailing notions and struck at the heart of corrupt practices within the church. Not everyone embraced Luther's revolutionary ideas with open arms. Satire against him emerged during this time, reflecting resistance to change and highlighting societal divisions caused by religious upheaval. Moving forward through history, we encounter another iconic figure named Martin Luther King Jr. , an American clergyman who fought for civil rights and equality. Driven by inspiration from his namesake, he led marches like one from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama on March 25th, 1965—a powerful testament to how Martin Luther's legacy transcended borders and generations. Returning our focus to Martin Luther himself, we see him depicted both as a theologian deep in thought and passionately delivering sermons from pulpits across Germany. His dedication to spreading God's word resonated with many seeking spiritual guidance outside traditional institutions. The impact of Martin Luther cannot be overstated; it reverberates throughout centuries even today. His famous "95 Theses" continue to symbolize the power of individual thought and the courage to challenge established norms.