Luther Collection (#8)

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521
Martin Luther on trial before Cardinal Cajetanus, Diet of Worms, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Luther Woodcut
MARTIN LUTHER

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest and monk. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Martin Luther, 1483 - 1546. German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c

Allegory Second Centenary Reformation Title page
Allegory on the Second Centenary of the Reformation Title page for: J. Manne, Accurate as theologian as historical remarks on the work of the Reformation, 1719

Buildings Wittenberg Markt Rathaus Wittenberg
Buildings in Wittenberg, Markt (Wittenberg), Rathaus Wittenberg, Lutherdenkmal (Wittenberg), Marktbrunnen (Wittenberg), 1913, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Markt mit Rathaus und Luther, Denkmal, Germany

Monuments memorials Wittenberg Rathaus Wittenberg
Monuments and memorials in Wittenberg, Rathaus Wittenberg, Market squares in Saxony-Anhalt, 1906, Saxony-Anhalt, Wittenberg, Markt mit Rathaus, Luther, und Melanchthon, Denkmal, Germany

Statues Martin Luther Arecaceae Germany Churches
Statues of Martin Luther, Arecaceae in Germany, Churches in Dippoldiswalde, 1908, Landkreis Sachsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Dippoldiswalde, Luther, Denkmal

Dispute Luther Catholic Theologian Hans Sebald Beham
Dispute between Luther and a Catholic Theologian. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Woodcut

Market Place, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany, With The Martin Luther And Melanchthon Statues, In The 19Th Century. From Pictures From The German Fatherland Published C.1880

Martin Luther Translating The Bible At Wartburg Castle, Germany In 1521. Martin Luther, 1483

Martin Luthers House, Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse, Germany In The 19Th Century. From Pictures From The German Fatherland Published C.1880

The Room In Wartburg Castle At Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany Where Martin Luther Translated The New Testament Into German, As It Was In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

Luther Preaching. Martin Luther, 1483

Martin Luther, 1483 To 1546. German Theologian. After A 19Th Century Lithograph

Martin Luther (1483-1546) Burning The Papal Bull (Exurge Domine) Along With The Book Of Church Law And Many Other Books By His Enemies On December 10

selling Indulgences. In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven

Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Artist: Erasmus
Letter from Desiderius Erasmus to Nicholas Everaerts, 24th December 1525. Letter written in Latin from Basle by Erasmus to Dr Nicholas Everaerts, President of Holland

Martin Luthers Room in Wartburg Castle. Engraving. Colored
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Luthers Room in Wartburg Castle, near Eisenach. The Universe Illustrated, 1862. Colored engraving

Martin Luther (1483-1546) and his wife Katharina von Bora (1
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Caricature of Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora (1499-1552). History of France, 1881. Colored engraving

Johannes Eck - 3
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Hans Sachs at Work
HANS SACHS German shoemaker of Nurnberg, poet and meistersinger, author of 6000+ works : he supported Luther and the Reformation. Date: 1494 - 1576

Death of Ulrich Hutten
ULRICH VON HUTTEN The last hours of the German protestant leader, humanist and friend of Luther. Date: 1488 - 1523

Ulrich Von Hutten
ULRICH VON HUTTEN German protestant leader, humanist and friend of Luther. Date: 1488 - 1523

MARTIN LUTHER & JAN HUS giving communion: woodcut by Lucas Cranach (1472-1553)

CARTOON: VILLA, 1916. The Silent Vote. Cartoon commemorating the Americans who died in Pancho Villas raid on Columbus, New Mexico of that year. Cartoon by Luther D. Bradley, 1916

SALE OF INDULGENCES in a church, 1525. Colored woodcut from a pamphlet by Martin Luther, 1525

The Creation of Eve, from The Luther Bible, 1550 (woodcut)
XJF472221 The Creation of Eve, from The Luther Bible, 1550 (woodcut) by Brosamer, Hans (c.1495-c.1554); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

WITTENBERG, GERMANY, 1509. The Castle Church (Schlosskirche) at Wittenberg, Germany, where Martin Luther taught. Woodcut, 1509, by Lucas Cranach the Elder

LUTHERAN BIBLE, 1534. A page, with a woodcut illustration by Lucas Cranach the Elder, from the first edition of Martin Luthers German translation of the complete Bible, Wittenberg, Germany, 1534

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1916. Perhaps They Would Like it for a Figurehead? Anti-pacifist cartoon commenting on American neutrality during World War I, April 1916, by Luther D

WORLD WAR I: CARTOON, 1914. Won t They Be Edified! American cartoon by Luther D. Bradley, 1914, commenting on the likely reaction of the supposedly less civilized peoples of Asia

CLEMENS: TOM & HUCK. The Magic River. Cartoon by Luther D. Bradley for the Chicago Daily News on the occasion of the death of American humorist and writer Samuel L

Counter-Reformation or Catholic Reformation. Luther is codmened by the Vatican Curia. Decoration of the ceiling of the Sistine Hall, comissioned by the Pope Sixtus V to Andrea Lilli, Francesco Vanni

James Meredith (with cane) and Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Freedom March from Canton
KING AND MEREDITH, 1966. James Meredith (with cane) and Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Freedom March from Canton, Mississippi to the Tougaloo College campus, 25 June 1966

CARTOON: LUTHER AND CALVIN. Martin Luther tweaks John Calvins beard, with the Pope caught between them. Satirical 16th century engraving on the controversies between the two reformers

Martin Luthers German translation of the Bible
First edition title page of Martin Luthers translation of the Bible into German. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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Martin Luther defending his views at the Diet of Worms, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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St. Martins Church in Cologne, Germany. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Five leaders of the Reformation -- Philipp Melancthon, Jean Calvin, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli and Jan Hus

Luther at the Wartburg
Disguised as Junker Georg, bearded and without a tonsure, he hides from the Church and starts to translate the Bible into German

Luther Caricature 1525
Luther Caricatured as the Devils Bagpipes

Luther Miniature
MARTIN LUTHER

Luther and Elector
MARTIN LUTHER with the kurfurst von Sachsen (elector of Saxony), togethar with God and a covey of cherubs, watch as Jesus is baptised

Contemporary cartoon lampooning Martin Luther (1483-1546) and his wife. German Protestant reformer

Luthers Protest, 1517, (1909)
Luthers protest, 1517, (1909). Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of Wittenberg Church. Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)

Pope Leo X excommunicating Martin Luther as a heretic, Rome, 1521 (1909). Engraving taken from the Harmsworth History of the World. (London, 1909)

Facsimile of Martin Luthers handwriting, 1903. A page from the treatise, That these words of Christ, This is my body, &c. are still true, contrary to the Fanatics, published in 1527

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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.