Lutheran Collection

MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Luther defends himself before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms, 17-18 April 1521. Line engraving, 19th century

Hallgrimskirkja church, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Satire against Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving

August Hermann Francke
AUGUST HERMANN FRANCKE German Lutheran divine, founder of an orphanage Date: 1663 - 1727

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569. Huguenots under Gaspard de Coligny (1519-1572)

Martin Luther, German theologian
Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian and founder of the Protestant Reformation. Luther was born at Eisleben. Initially trained in law

Historic
Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Academy of Fine Arts, Frauenkirche, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Martin Luther, Protestant church reformer, (1903). After a picture in the Tower Church at Weimar. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Lutheran satirical print against the sale of indulgences by the papacy. Colored engraving

Dusk light on the Lutheran Christian cathedral in winter snow, across the frozen Baltic Sea, Helsinki, Finland, Scandinavia, Europe

Design for a Regency park entrance with neoclassical walls and wrought iron gates. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1816

Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho)
3626536 Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of a 1541 edition of Martin Luthers Bible)

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen
STC146192 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

David Hollaz, Churchman
DAVID HOLLAZ (or Hollatz, Hollazius) German Lutheran churchman, theologian and dogmatist. Date: 1648 - 1713

JOHANN ARNDT (1555-1621). German Lutheran theologian. Engraving, 17th century

Johann Arndt
JOHANN ARNDT German Lutheran theologian and writer

Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Snowy facade of the Arctic Cathedral decorated with glass windows, Tromso, Norway

The futuristic building of Arctic Cathedral in the snowy landscape, Tromso, Norway

Paul Eber, German Lutheran theologian
3252992 Paul Eber, German Lutheran theologian; (add.info.: Paul Eber, 1511 -1569. German Lutheran theologian. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535872 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569
535867 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Poitiers 24 July-7 September 1569)

A Lutheran tract depicting the Pope as an ass
3330348 A Lutheran tract depicting the Pope as an ass; (add.info.: Illustration from a Lutheran tract depicting the Pope as an ass. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther
3330356 Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther; (add.info.: Papal Bull issued in 1520 against the Reformation leader Martin Luther (1483-1546)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569
535869 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Battle of Montcontour 3 October 1569)

French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563
535857 French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1968. The Peace of Amboise, 12 March 1563, which ended the first religious war)

Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France
530193 Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France, encouraging his parishioners to construct road to decrease their isolation

Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France
530192 Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in Vosges region of France, encouraging his parishioners to construct road to decrease their isolation

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in the Vosges region of France
530191 Johann Friedrich Oberlin (1740-1826) Lutheran philanthropist and pastor in the Vosges region of France, cooking a frugal meal and reading. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560
535842 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Amboise Enterprise or Conspiracy March 1560)

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

Irkutsk. Lutheran Church, 1904-1914. Creator: Unknown
Irkutsk. Lutheran Church, 1904-1914. National Library of Russia

"Historic Backs", Second Series: Karl X of Sweden, 1918. Creator: Nils Kreuger
"Historic Backs", Second Series: Karl X of Sweden, 1918

King Karl XII of Sweden, between c.1710 and c.1717. Creator: Michael Dahl
King Karl XII of Sweden, between c.1710 and c.1717

Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s. Creator: Gotthelf Rudolf Asel
Karl XV, 1826-1872, King of Sweden, c1850s

King Karl XII of Sweden, 1707. Creator: David von Krafft
King Karl XII of Sweden, 1707

Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrücken and Hedvig Sofia... 1687
Charles XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, Palatine Count of Zweibrucken and Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1687

Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, c17th century Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden, Unknown date

Karl XII, 1682-1718, king of Sweden, 1715. Creator: Axel Sparre
Karl XII, 1682-1718, king of Sweden, 1715

Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XII as a child, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, 1684

Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, his Sisters Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, c17th century
Karl XII, 1682-1718, King of Sweden, his Sisters Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp and Ulrika Eleonora the Younger, 1688-1741, Queen of Sweden, c17th century

Single Leaf with Lutheran Devotional Design, 1752. Creator: Johann Leonhard Tauber
Single Leaf with Lutheran Devotional Design, 1752. This leaf, which appears to have been created as a singular work rather than part of a book

Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrücken, c17th century. Creator: David von Krafft
Karl X Gustav, 1622-1660, King of Sweden Palatine Count of Zweibrucken, c17th century

Religious Discourse between Olaus Petri and Peder Galle, 1883. Creator: Carl Gustaf Hellqvist
Religious Discourse between Olaus Petri and Peder Galle, 1883

Charles XII, c17th century. Creator: Unknown
Charles XII, c17th century

King Charles X Gustavus, c17th century. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
King Charles X Gustavus, c17th century

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Lutheran: A Legacy of Faith and Reform The term "Lutheran" is deeply rooted in the history of religious reform, particularly associated with Martin Luther (1483-1546), a German theologian who played a pivotal role in shaping Christianity as we know it today. Luther's defense before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms on 17-18 April 1521 marked a significant moment in the Protestant Reformation. During this era, satire against Martin Luther emerged as an expression of dissent or criticism towards his ideas. August Hermann Francke's artwork stands out among these satirical pieces, showcasing the tensions surrounding religious beliefs during that time. Interestingly, even beyond Germany, Lutheranism found its way to places like Reykjavik, Iceland. The Hallgrimskirkja church there serves as a testament to the spread teachings even to remote polar regions. The impact of Lutheranism extended far beyond Europe; it also had profound effects during the French Religious Wars from 1562 to 1598. The Siege of Poitiers in July-September 1569 witnessed Huguenots fighting for their faith amidst political turmoil. Artistic expressions have always been intertwined with religion and culture. The Academy of Fine Arts and Frauenkirche in Dresden exemplify how Lutheran principles influenced architectural masterpieces throughout Saxony, Germany, and Europe. One cannot discuss Lutheran history without acknowledging its critical stance against indulgences - pardons sold by the Catholic Church for remission from sins. Satirical prints were used as powerful tools to criticize this practice and advocate for reform within Christianity. Martin Luther himself remains an iconic figure whose portrait captures his determination and conviction. His life story has been chronicled extensively through works such as Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth I where his influence on religion is evident. Beyond Martin Luther's contributions lies another influential figure - Johann Arndt (1555-1621), a German Lutheran theologian.