Reformation Collection (page 2)

WILLIAMS, Roger (1603 - 1684). Theologian. Reformation Wall. Sculpture. SWITZERLAND. GENʖ E. Geneva

Calvin (Bouvin)
JEAN CALVIN (originally Cauvin) French protestant reformer in Switzerland

Luther and Cajetan
At Augsburg, he defends his theology before Cardinal Cajetan, but refuses to retract his views : he leaves Augsburg

Cranmers Bible / Henry 8
Henry VIII is presented with Cranmers Bible - the first English translation

Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary
BAL44542 Frontispiece to the Book of the Martyrs, An Account of the Sufferings and Death of the Protestants in the Reign of Mary I by John Foxe (1516-87) 1563; London Library, St James's Square

The Trial of Catherine
3786020 The Trial of Catherine; (add.info.: The Trial of Catherine - after painting by Laslett J. Pott. Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, testifying at the Legatine Court)

Philip Melanchthon, 1540. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Philip Melanchthon, 1540. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a leading figure of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. His importance for the Reformation lay in the fact that he systematised Martin

Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539
CUL4851974 Maurice of saxony (1521-1553). Duke (1541-47) and later Elector (1547-53) of Saxony. Protestant from 1539. Portrait based on a painting by Lucas Cranach

Johannes Aepinus, German Lutheran thelogian, the first Superintendent of Hamburg in the 16th century, 1866 (engraving)
UTD4920287 Johannes Aepinus, German Lutheran thelogian, the first Superintendent of Hamburg in the 16th century, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Johann Hoeck (1499-1553) - Johannes Aepinus

Martin Luther (by Lukas Cranach), portrait, German theologian and Reformer, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4915898 Martin Luther (by Lukas Cranach), portrait, German theologian and Reformer, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Martin Luther (by Lukas Cranach), portrait, German theologian and Reformer

John (Jean) Calvin, French theologian, pastor and reformer, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4916298 John (Jean) Calvin, French theologian, pastor and reformer, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: John (Jean) Calvin, French theologian, pastor and reformer

Earliest known view of Geneva and St. Peter's Cathedral
3329534 Earliest known view of Geneva and St. Peter's Cathedral; (add.info.: Earliest known view of Geneva and St. Peter's Cathedral. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Johann Maier von Eck
3252988 Johann Maier von Eck; (add.info.: Johann Maier von Eck, 1486 -1543. German Scholastic theologian and defender of Catholicism during the Protestant Reformation)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo X's Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520
529964 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer. Title page of Leo X's Papal Bull excommunicating him. 1520. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

A flood myth or deluge myth. Illustration of the Biblia Sacra, 1704 (engraving)
CUL4932058 A flood myth or deluge myth. Illustration of the Biblia Sacra, 1704 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). A flood myth or deluge myth

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)

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer.; MOSES (13th C. BC)
CUL4873274 LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer.; MOSES (13th C. BC). Hebew prophet and legislator of the Old Testament

LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel
CUL4871821 LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). LUTHER, Martin (1483-1546). German religious reformer. Tower of Babel. Illustration of the "Biblia Sacra". Edited in Frankfurt in 1704. Engraving

Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving)
UTD4915952 Martin Luther together with his family in front of the Christmas tree (engraving); (add.info.: Luthers pleasure of winter time (original text)

Huldreich (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484-1531), by Holbein, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4916122 Huldreich (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484-1531), by Holbein, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Huldreich (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484-1531), by Holbein, theologian from Switzerland

Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), German Lutheran Reformer, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4915986 Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), German Lutheran Reformer, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), German Lutheran Reformer

Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Archbishop of Canterbury, English Reformer, 1881 (engraving)
UTD4916276 Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Archbishop of Canterbury, English Reformer, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Archbishop of Canterbury, English Reformer

Thomas Wakley
3586365 Thomas Wakley; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Wakley (1795-1862) an English surgeon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, 1517
1574338 Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, 1517; (add.info.: Illustration of a small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs the posting of his 95)

John Calvin on his deathbed
3329504 John Calvin on his deathbed; (add.info.: Illustration of John Calvin (1509-1564) an influential French theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation on his deathbed

John Calvin and the four syndics, 1896 (engraving)
2526570 John Calvin and the four syndics, 1896 (engraving) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); (add.info.: Religion. Protestant reformation)

George Wishart
3585951 George Wishart; (add.info.: Illustration depicting George Wishart (1513-1546) a Scottish religious reformer and Protestant martyr. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thomas Wakley
3586430 Thomas Wakley; (add.info.: Portrait of Thomas Wakley (1795-1862) an English surgeon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893
529961 Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550
7293483 Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550; (add.info.: Religion. Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora)

Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme
NWI4944723 Emperor Rodophe II (1552-1612) signs the letter of majesty granting religious freedom to the Protestants of Boheme

John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer, theologian and founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland
UTD4916249 John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer, theologian and founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, 1881 (engraving); (add.info.: John Knox (1505-1572), Scottish Reformer

Cardinal David Beaton
3330133 Cardinal David Beaton; (add.info.: Portrait of Cardinal David Beaton (1494-1546) Archbishop of St Andrews. Dated 16th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Religion. Protestantism. The religious philosopher Jan Hus at the Council of Constance, 1415 Postcard, Czechoslovakia
3434149 Religion. Protestantism. The religious philosopher Jan Hus at the Council of Constance, 1415 Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Religion. Coll. Part. Religion)

Samuel Smiles
3586156 Samuel Smiles; (add.info.: Portrait of Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) a Scottish author and government reformer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Noah Webster
3585808 Noah Webster; (add.info.: Portrait of Noah Webster (1758-1843) an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author

Martin Luther, 1840 (litho)
1574690 Martin Luther, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1546) German monk and theologian. A leader of the Protestant Reformation. Lithograph, Paris, c1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550
7293482 Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora, c.1550; (add.info.: Religion. Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther and his wife Katharina von Bora)

Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph)
6203083 Portrait of Martin Luther (lithograph); (add.info.: Martin LUTRO (10 November 1483 -18 February 1546) German theologian, initiator of the Protestant Reformation of the Church

Lollards prisoners confined in the stocks
5308448 Lollards prisoners confined in the stocks.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Lollards prisoners confined in the stocks within Lollards Tower, Lambeth)

Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving)
UTD4916067 Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving); (add.info)

Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print
3252944 Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print; (add.info.: Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521. Martin Luther, 1483-1546)

Samuel Smiles
3586158 Samuel Smiles; (add.info.: Portrait of Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) a Scottish author and government reformer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Samuel Smiles
3586157 Samuel Smiles; (add.info.: Portrait of Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) a Scottish author and government reformer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556
530380 A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary)

History. Czeh Republic. The estates of Bohemia unanimously chose George of Podebrady as king of Bohemia, Febr
2636310 History. Czeh Republic. The estates of Bohemia unanimously chose George of Podebrady as king of Bohemia, Febr. 27, 1458

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520
529963 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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The Reformation: A Revolutionary Movement in Religious History The Reformation, led by Martin Luther, was a pivotal moment in religious history that forever changed the course of Christianity. In 1517, Luther boldly nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking a wave of dissent against the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church. Luther's defense before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet in Worms in April 1521 showcased his unwavering commitment to challenging established norms and seeking spiritual truth. This iconic event is immortalized through a line engraving from the 19th century, capturing Luther's courageous stand against religious authority. As Luther's ideas gained momentum across Europe, other influential figures emerged. John Calvin played a significant role with his theological teachings and leadership in Geneva. His impact on Protestantism cannot be overstated as he advocated for reforming church practices and emphasizing individual faith. Satirical depictions mocking Martin Luther highlight both opposition and fascination with this movement. The illustration "Fleisch macht Fleisch" (Meat Gives Meat) from 1555 reflects societal reactions to Luther's views on fasting during Lent – an example of how deeply ingrained traditions were challenged during this period. Meanwhile, William Tyndale contributed immensely to spreading Reformation ideals by translating the Bible into English so that common people could access it directly without relying solely on clergy interpretation. In England, Henry VIII's desire for divorce sparked further reformation efforts resulting in England breaking away from papal authority. This marked another significant chapter within this transformative movement. The Reformation was not just about theological debates; it had profound social and political implications as well. It reshaped societies across Europe and ignited discussions about power structures within religion and government alike. Today we remember these brave individuals like Martin Luther who fearlessly stood up against corruption while risking their lives for what they believed was right.