Luther Collection (#6)

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

Luthers House, at Wittenberg, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, 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

Luthers Bed-room, in the Citadel of Coburg, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers Bed-room, in the Citadel of Coburg, 1845. The room in which [Martin] Luther slept is preserved more in its integrity...several relics of his residence are still existing

Luthers House, at Frankfort, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, at Frankfort, 1845....the House at Frankfurt [in Germany] in which resided [German priest and scholar Martin] Luther: it is a corner house in the Bom Platz

Title-Border with the Story of Salome and St. John the Baptist

Reformation Day, Germany, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Casey Jones on Board Date: 1948

Horticulturist Burbank Date: 1950

Martin Luther (1483 - 1586), German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation

LUTHER IN THE PULPIT
Martin Luther in the pulpit Date: circa 1530

LUTHER & PLAGUE VICTIMS LUTHER & PLAGUE VICTIMS
He tends victims of the Plague Date: 1535

XMAS AT THE LUTHERS
Christmas in the Luther home Date: circa 1540

ATTACKING PEASANTS WAR
At Seeburg, Luther condemns the Peasants who think that his rebellion against the Pope authorises them to rebel against secular authority. Date: 1525

LUTHER GOES TO SCHOOL
Martin Luther is taken by his father to school at Mansfeld Date: 1492

LUTHER AT DIET OF WORMS
At the Diet of Worms, Luther defends his opinions before the emperor and an assembly of notables from church and state; proscribed, he goes into protective hiding Date: 13- 17 April 1521

LUTHER MARRIES 1525
MARTIN LUTHER Rejecting the celibacy imposed by Catholic teaching, he marries Katharina von Bora in Amsdoffs House at Wittenberg Date: 1525

Martin Luther (1483-1546), probably 1532. Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther (1483-1546), probably 1532. Wearing distinctive black Protestant vestments

The Ninety-five Theses or Disputation on the Power of Indulgences by Martin Luther, 1517. Found in the Collection of Universitatsbibliothek Basel

Pope Paul III (1468-1549) viewing Cranachs Portrait of Luther, 1838-1839. Creator: Schorn
Pope Paul III (1468-1549) viewing Cranachs Portrait of Luther, 1838-1839. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

LUTHERs CHRISTMAS
Luther and his family celebrate Christmas Eve, 1536, with songs, presents and delicacies round the Christmas Tree Date: 1536

LUTHER FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Luther and his family celebrate Christmas Eve, 1536, with songs, presents and delicacies round the Christmas Tree Date: 1536

Melancthon, (1497-1560), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Melancthon, (1497-1560), 1830. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) German Lutheran reformer, collaborator with Martin Luther and theologian of the Protestant Reformation

Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Luther, (1483-1546), 1830. Martin Luther (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation

Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther and Melanchthon, c1500-1520, (1890). Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a German Lutheran reformer and collaborator with Martin Luther, (1483-1546) in the Protestant Reformation

Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, Wittenberg, 1890. Lutherhaus built 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg, was home to Martin Luther, (1483-1546) of the Protestant Reformation for most of his adult life

The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Wittenberg, 1890. Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt on the River Elbe, famous for connection with Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, c1520-1530, (1890). Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and figure of the Protestant Reformation

Luther Preaching, c1500-1520, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther Preaching, c1500-1520, (1890). Martin Luther, (1483-1546) German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and figure of the Protestant Reformation

Luther as Junker Jorg in the Jena Inn with Swiss students, 1522, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Luther as Junker Jorg in the Jena Inn with Swiss students, 1522, (1936). Luther Als Junker Jorg Im " Baren" Zu Jena Mit Schweizer Studenten, 1522

Cover design Biblia by Martin Luther, 1541. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger
Cover design " Biblia" by Martin Luther, 1541. Private Collection

The Reformers, 16th century, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The Reformers, 16th century, (1947). European reformist theologians: John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, John Calvin, Philipp Melanchthon, Martin Bucer and Theodore Beza

Martin Luther, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, (1933). Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1586), German priest and professor of theology, and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation. After a 16th-century miniature by Lucas Cranach

Katharina Von Bora, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Katharina Von Bora, (1933). Portrait of Katharina von Bora (1499-1552), wife of Martin Luther, after a miniature by Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Reformers. Creator: Unknown
The Reformers. German poster with portraits of Reformation characters: Jan Hus, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, Philipp Melanchthon and John Calvin

Catharina von Bora, 1527 (oil on panel)
3247730 Catharina von Bora, 1527 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 39x26 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Devil Playing Mans Head as Bagpipes, 1144 (woodcut print) (b / w photo)
XJF271087 Devil Playing Mans Head as Bagpipes, 1144 (woodcut print) (b/w photo) by German School; Private Collection; out of copyright

The Edict of Charles V, c. 1861 (oil on panel)
WLT207153 The Edict of Charles V, c.1861 (oil on panel) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 138x245 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Martin Luther, 1920-1921. Private Collection

The Reformation 16th century religious movement promoted by Martin Luther (1483-1546), engraving from Ilustracion espanola y americana

The Reformation Altarpiece, 1554-1555. Found in the Collection of Historisches Museum der Stadt Regensburg

The Papal Pyramid, ca. 1600. Private Collection

The breaking of the wild Lutheran beasts into the vineyard of the Lord. From Thesaurus picturarum, 1564-1606. Found in the Collection of Universitaets- und Landesbibliothek Darmstadt

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1546. Found in the Collection of Albertina, Vienna

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1523. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Portrait of Magdalena Luther (1529-1542), c. 1540
Portrait of Magdalena Luther (1529-1542), c.1540. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Peace commends the churches for tolerance, ca 1600-1610. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Seven-Headed Luther (Der siebenkopfige Luther), 1529
Seven-Headed Luther (Der siebenko pfige Luther), 1529. Found in the Collection of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

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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.