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Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving)
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Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915279 Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: On both sides worldly and ecclesiastical electors for example Friedrich of Saxony (Johann Frederic Ier de Saxe, 1503-1554) and Philipp of Hesse (Philippe I de Hesse, 1504-1567), behind Luther Dr. Hieronymus Schurf (1481-1554) (lawyer) and in opposite behind the table Dr. Johann Eck (1486-1543) (representative of the bishop of Trier), beside the emperor there is the Cardinal Alexander with the bull of excommunication.
Illustration from : "Dr. Martin Luther the German Reformer", illustrated by Gustav Koenig (Gustav Konig), published by Rudolf Besser, Gotha, 1850s); United Archives/HistAuge
Media ID 32113920
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This engraving, titled "Martin Luther in front of the Emperor Charles, beside him his brother Ferdinand" takes us back to a significant moment in history during the 16th century. Created by Gustav Ferdinand Leopold Konig, this print beautifully captures the tension and drama surrounding Martin Luther's encounter with Emperor Charles V. In this scene, we see Martin Luther standing confidently before the emperor and his brother Ferdinand. The composition is filled with prominent figures from both worldly and ecclesiastical realms, such as Friedrich of Saxony and Philipp of Hesse. Behind Luther stands Dr. Hieronymus Schurf, a lawyer who supported him, while on the opposite side is Dr. Johann Eck representing the bishop of Trier. The presence of Cardinal Alexander holding the bull of excommunication adds an air of gravity to this historic event. It symbolizes Luther's defiance against religious authority and his commitment to reforming Christianity. Illustrated by Gustav Koenig for "Dr. Martin Luther the German Reformer" published in Gotha during the 1850s, this engraving provides a visual narrative that brings history to life. It offers us a glimpse into one man's courageous stand against established religious norms and sets in motion a chain reaction that would forever change Europe. Through its intricate details and skilled craftsmanship, this artwork invites us to reflect on how individuals can shape society through their beliefs and actions.
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