Diet Of Worms 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

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other", 1917. Private Collection

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms of 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other". Private Collection

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph)
2836259 Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther at the Diet Of Worms (chromolitho)
3630656 Martin Luther at the Diet Of Worms (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther at the Diet Of Worms)

Martin Luthers reception at Worms, 1521 (engraving)
3647735 Martin Luthers reception at Worms, 1521 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luthers reception at Worms, 1521)

Martin Luther appears before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms (engraving)
3647718 Martin Luther appears before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther in prayer as he prepares for the Diet of Worms (top). Georg von Frundsberg gives encouragement to Martin
3647717 Martin Luther in prayer as he prepares for the Diet of Worms (top). Georg von Frundsberg gives encouragement to Martin Luther (bottom) (engraving) by Konig

Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms (engraving)
672344 Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms)

Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho)
446529 Luther Burns the Popes Bull in 1520, 1882 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther (1483-1556) burning the Papal Bull on 10 December, 1520

Charles V (1500-58) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les
STC195788 Charles V (1500-58) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1936). Luther Auf Dem Reichstag Zu Worms, 1521. German priest and scholar Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

School for the Indigent Blind and Bethlehem Hospital, c1851-55. Creator: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
School for the Indigent Blind and Bethlehem Hospital, c.1851-55 (lithograph)

The Edict of Charles V, c. 1861 (oil on panel)
WLT207153 The Edict of Charles V, c.1861 (oil on panel) by Leys, Jan August Hendrik, Baron (1815-69); 138x245 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Life of Martin Luther and Heroes of the Reformation!, pub. 1874 (colour lithograph). Martin Luther (1483 - 1546); shows Luther burning a Papal Bull (Exsurge Domine) issued by Pope Leo X

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

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521
Martin Luther on trial before Cardinal Cajetanus, Diet of Worms, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Martin Luther defending his views at the Diet of Worms, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Martin Luther (1483-1556) burning the Papal Bull in 1520 (engraving)
KW211590 Martin Luther (1483-1556) burning the Papal Bull in 1520 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Charles V (1500-58) Holy Roman Emperor & King of Spain, from The Gallery of Portraits
KW200761 Charles V (1500-58) Holy Roman Emperor & King of Spain, from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School

Pope Leo X (Giovanni de Medici 1475 - 1521, Pope from 1513) supervising the burning of Martin Luthers books after the first Diet of Worms, 1521. Woodcut

Simon Grynaeus, German theologian
Simon Grynaeus (1493-1541), German theologian. Grynaeus was born into a peasant family, yet managed to obtain an education at Pforzheim

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Martin Luther before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at Worms, 1521. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Martin Luther defending himself before the Council of Worms, 1521. Photogravure reproduction of a 19th-century painting

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The Diet of Worms, held on 17-18 April 1521, was a pivotal moment in the life of Martin Luther. This German religious reformer found himself defending his beliefs before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and an assembly of church officials at Worms, Germany. In this line engraving from the 19th century, we see Luther standing tall and resolute as he faces his accusers. The intensity in his eyes reflects the determination with which he defended his ideas that would later shape the Protestant Reformation. Another image from 1890 depicts Luther amidst a crowd at the Diet of Worms. His presence commands attention as people gather around to witness this historic event, and is evident that Luther's actions were causing ripples throughout society. A colorful lithograph from 1874 captures moments from Martin Luther's life and highlights him at the Diet Of Worms. This artwork showcases various scenes depicting important events leading up to this crucial gathering. An imperial announcement printed by Emperor Maximilian I addressed to Georg of Limburg further emphasizes the significance placed upon this assembly. The document serves as evidence that even rulers recognized the importance of resolving theological disputes through dialogue rather than force. Engravings portraying Martin Luther's reception at Worms illustrate both curiosity and anticipation among those present. People eagerly awaited what this bold reformer had to say about their deeply ingrained religious practices. As depicted in another engraving, Martin Luther kneels in prayer before facing Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms while receiving encouragement from Georg von Frundsberg. These images capture a sense of vulnerability mixed with unwavering faith, showcasing how deeply personal these proceedings were for Luther. One particular engraving focuses solely on Martin Luther during his appearance at the Diet Of Worms, highlighting him as a central figure who challenged established norms and traditions within Christianity.