Reformation Collection (page 8)

The Resurrection, 1527 (oil coated on parchment on basswood)
5055798 The Resurrection, 1527 (oil coated on parchment on basswood) by Altdorfer, Albrecht (c.1480-1538); 34.5x25 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Circle of Altdorfer); German

Martin Luther and the Call from God (engraving)
672341 Martin Luther and the Call from God (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther and the Call from God)

The Indulgences, or the Ninety Five Propositions (engraving)
672340 The Indulgences, or the Ninety Five Propositions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indulgences, or the Ninety Five Propositions)

Queen Mary and the State Prisoners in the Tower, illustration from Cassell
STC385295 Queen Mary and the State Prisoners in the Tower, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Merle d Aubigne (engraving)
655129 Merle d Aubigne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merle d Aubigne. Illustration from Swiss Pictures by Samuel Manning (Religious Tract Society)

Arrival of the Wittemberg theologians at Leipsic, illustration from
619652 Arrival of the Wittemberg theologians at Leipsic, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Luther escaping from Augsburg, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619650 Luther escaping from Augsburg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

John Calvin (engraving)
972296 John Calvin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Calvin (1509-1564), French theologian of the Protestant Reformation

Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho)
961474 Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Gutenberg - inventor of the printing press)

Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving)
972697 Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther tearing up papal bulls, Wittenberg)

Sir Thomas Mores House (engraving)
724592 Sir Thomas Mores House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Mores House)

Oecolampadius (engraving)
724585 Oecolampadius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oecolampadius. Illustration for History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century by J H Merle d)

Martin Bucer (engraving)
724581 Martin Bucer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Bucer. Illustration for History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century by J H Merle d)

Albert Durers Studio, Nuremberg (engraving)
724577 Albert Durers Studio, Nuremberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Durers Studio, Nuremberg)

The History of the Reformation of the Church of England - the Second Part
872770 The History of the Reformation of the Church of England - the Second Part 17th Century (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Title pageof The History of the Reformation of the Church of England (engraving)
606282 Title pageof The History of the Reformation of the Church of England (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Calvin, copy by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl. 1920-30)
STC397225 John Calvin, copy by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl.1920-30), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944), 1924 (colour litho) by German School

The Reformation (engraving)
727038 The Reformation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reformation. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England)

Frederick of Saxony (engraving)
724578 Frederick of Saxony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick of Saxony)

Ket the Tanner Haranguing his followers under the Oak of reformation (engraving)
654405 Ket the Tanner Haranguing his followers under the Oak of reformation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther (engraving)
653759 Martin Luther (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther. Portrait. Illustration for Dr Martin Luthers Leben (Pilgerbuchhandlung, c 1890)

Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross
STC393374 Latimer preaching to the Civil Authorities at Pauls Cross, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

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)

The great demonstrations against Gioliticism, Gabriele d Annunzio speaks to the people of Rome
2815753 The great demonstrations against Gioliticism, Gabriele d Annunzio speaks to the people of Rome, in the Costanzi Theater (colour litho) by Beltrame

Affixing the Ninety-Five Theses to Wittenberg Church Door (engraving)
2800406 Affixing the Ninety-Five Theses to Wittenberg Church Door (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frankfort (engraving)
3091760 Frankfort (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frankfort. Illustration for History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century by J H Merle d Aubigne)

Reinhardsbrunn (engraving)
3091750 Reinhardsbrunn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reinhardsbrunn. Illustration for History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century by J H Merle)

Martin Luther as a choir boy (chromolitho)
3093669 Martin Luther as a choir boy (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther as a choir boy)

The Peasants Revolt (chromolitho)
3093644 The Peasants Revolt (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Bauernkrieg, The Peasants Revolt)

John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving)
2646301 John Knox administering the first Protestant Communion, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Bonner, William (fl.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox (c)

The Duerer Cupboard, 1510 (wood)
XPH365266 The Duerer Cupboard, 1510 (wood) by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) & Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Sammlungen auf der Wartburg, Eisenach

Portrait of John Jewell (1522-71) Fellow of Corpus Christi College
CCC95129 Portrait of John Jewell (1522-71) Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford and Bishop of Salisbury (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); Corpus Christi College, Oxford

King Henry VIII (1491-1547) from the frontispiece to the Great Bible said to have been
STC225706 King Henry VIII (1491-1547) from the frontispiece to the Great Bible said to have been designed by Hans Holbein (1497/8-1543)

Portrait of Martin Luther, 1525 (oil on panel)
BAG13642 Portrait of Martin Luther, 1525 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 40x26.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Johannes Sleidan, Luxembourgian historian
6039969 Johannes Sleidan, Luxembourgian historian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Sleidan, Luxembourgian historian and annalist of the Reformation, 1506-1556)

Luther and his theses (engraving)
6020421 Luther and his theses (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther and his theses)

Luthers death (engraving)
6020384 Luthers death (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luthers death. Illustration for Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family by Mrs Rundle Chalres)

City of Worms (engraving)
6020410 City of Worms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Worms. Illustration for Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family by Mrs Rundle Chalres)

Interior of a Church, c. 1680 (oil on canvas)
5673780 Interior of a Church, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 62 x 54 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, c. 1530 (oil on wood)
3956455 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam, c.1530 (oil on wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 18.2 x 14.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: workshop of)

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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.