Luther Collection (#9)

Satirical Medal: Pope-Devil, ca 1543. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Calvin in Hell, um 1700. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Luther in Hell, um 1700. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Martin Luther. Found in the Collection of Schloss Friedenstein Gotha

The Last Supper (with Luther amongst the Apostles), Reformation altarpiece, 1539-1543
The Last Supper (with Luther amongst the Apostles). Reformation altarpiece, 1539-1543. Found in the collection of Pfarrkirche St. Marien zu Wittenberg

Luther Burns the Popes Bull, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Luther Burns the Popes Bull, 1882. Private Collection

Luthers Capture, 1882. Artist: Schweissinger, G. (active End of 19th cen. )
Luthers Capture, 1882. Private Collection

Weighing the Bible, 1660. Artist: Ram, Johannes de (1648-1693)
Weighing the Bible, 1660. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Haugianere. Artist: Tidemand, Adolf (1814-1876)
Haugianere. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Weighing the religions. Artist: Anonymous
Weighing the religions. Found in the collection of Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht

The Church as ship. Artist: Loef, Jacob Gerritsz (1607- after 1670)
The Church as ship. Found in the collection of Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht

Pope-Devil. Artist: Anonymous
Pope-Devil. Found in the collection of Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht

Calvin in Hell. Artist: Heemskerk, Egbert van, the Younger (1676-1744)
Calvin in Hell. Found in the collection of International Museum of the Reformation, Geneva

The Luther Shrine, triptych, 1572. Artist: Thiem, Veit (?-ca 1574)
The Luther Shrine, triptych, 1572. Found in the collection of the St. Peter und Paul (Herderkirche), Weimar

Martin Luther (1483-1546) at the Age of 50, 1533. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Martin Luther (1483-1546) at the Age of 50, 1533. Found in the collection of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1525. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Fishing for Souls, 1614. Artist: Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662)
Fishing for Souls, 1614. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Martin Luther 1483-1546. - Gemalde von Thumann, 1934
Martin Luther 1483-1546. 1934. Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian, Augustinian monk, and ecclesiastical reformer. Luther was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Martin Luther burning the Papal Bull, 1520
Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520. (Colorised black and white print). (Colorised black and white print)

Martin Luther German Protestant reformer, 1546
Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, 1546. After woodcut by Cranach. (Colorised black and white print)

An Early Autograph Album: A Hauspostill from the works of Martin Luther, c1550. A Hauspostill from the works of Martin Luther given by Duke Friedrick Wilhelm Of Saxony (1562-1602)

Martin Luther, German monk, priest, professor of theology and seminal figure of the Protestant Refor Artist
Martin Luther, German monk, priest, professor of theology and seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, c1546. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1882. Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521 and declared an outlaw at the Diet of Worms

Luthers room at Wartburg Castle, Eisenach, Germany, 1862. From The Illustrated London News (11 October 1862)

Luthers house at Wartburg Castle, Eisenach, Germany, 1862. From The Illustrated London News (11 October 1862)

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

Martin Luther, 16th century German Protestant reformer, (19th century). Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Letter from Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell, 9th April 1536. Artist: Martin Luther
Letter from Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell, 9th April 1536. Letter, written in Latin from Wittenberg on Palm Sunday, by Martin Luther to Thomas Cromwell (afterwards Lord Cromwell and Earl of Essex)

Martin Luther, German theologian and Augustinian monk, 19th century. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Martin Luther as Saint Jerome in his Cell, c. 1580. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Luther in Hell. Artist: Heemskerk, Egbert van, the Younger (1676-1744)
Luther in Hell. Found in the collection of International Museum of the Reformation, Geneva

Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1525. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Martin Luther (1483-1546), 1525. From a private collection

John Russell Hind, Hermann Goldschmidt and Robert Luther, astronomers, c1900. Medal commemorating the work of these three men on the discovery of planetoids (asteroids or minor planets)

Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer, 1522. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521

Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer, c1529. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Martin Luther, German Protestant reformer, c1529. Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation. He was excommunicated by Pope Leo IX in 1521

Calvin, Luther and the Pope fighting each other, published 1600. Facsimile of French cartoon of 1600. Engraving

Martin Luther with reformers, c1530. Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, left, with John Oecolampadius, John Frederick the Magnanimous

Martin Luther, c1830
Martin Luther (1481-1546), c1830, German Protestant reformer

Protestant theologians working on Luthers translation of the Bible, c1530s
Protestant theologians working on Luthers translation of the Bible. Left to Right: Philip Melancthon (1497-1560), Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Title page of Leo Xs Papal Bull, 1520. The Papal Bull excommunicated the German Protestant reformer Martin Luther

The Darling of the Gods by David Belasco & John Luther Long
The Darling of the Gods by David Belasco and John Luther Long. The heroine, Princess Yo-San, is in white on the right. The image corresponds to the right hand page of a double-page spread in

Martin Luther (1483-1546) preaching in Mora. Engraving. Colo
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Luther preaching to the crowd in Mora. Engraving by A. Sigismund in Germania, 1882. Colored

Martin Luther (1483-1546). Engraving. Colored
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Engraving by G. Spangerberg in Germania, 1882. Colored

Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Portrait. Engra
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520

Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving
Martin Luther, (1483-1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520. Colored engraving

The Diet of Worms, 1521. The Emperor Charles V presiding. Co
The Diet of Worms, 1521. Imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire. It is most memorable for the Edict of Worms which addressed Martin Luther and the effects of the Protestant Reformation

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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.