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Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving)
3647714 Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four scenes from the life of Martin Luther. Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg on 31 October 1517 (main picture). Luther, in the confessional chair denies absolution (bottom). Johann Tetzel burns Luthers writing (left). Book burning by the students of the University of Wittenburg (right). Illustration for Dr Martin Luther by Gustav Konig (Besser, 1857). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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95 Theses Absolution Argument Confession Confessional Forgiveness Lutheranism Martin Luther Nailing Opinion Papers Protestant Pyre Reformation Thought Wittenberg 16 16th Xvi Xvith Sixteenth Century Monumument Stone Church Thesis
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This print showcases four significant scenes from the life of Martin Luther, depicted through a detailed engraving by Gustav Ferdinand Leopold Konig. The main picture portrays the pivotal moment when Luther fearlessly nails his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg on October 31,1517, igniting the Reformation movement. In another scene at the bottom, Luther is shown seated in a confessional chair, resolutely denying absolution. To further illustrate Luther's challenging journey against established religious practices, two additional scenes are portrayed. On the left side of the print, Johann Tetzel burns Luther's writings as an act of defiance and suppression. Meanwhile, on the right side, students from the University of Wittenberg engage in book burning as a symbol of resistance and protest. The image not only captures key moments in history but also represents themes such as forgiveness, religious opinion and thought during this transformative period in Europe. It highlights how Luther's actions sparked intense arguments and debates surrounding theology and faith. With its intricate details and historical significance, this engraving serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an educational tool for understanding Martin Luther's impact on Christianity during the 16th century.
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