Wittenberg Collection

Martin Luther, 95 Theses
He nails up his 95 Theses, or Propositions, attacking the Churchs traffic in indulgences, on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg

LUTHER: THESES, 1517. The 95 theses which German religious reformer Martin Luther nailed to the church door at Wittenberg, Germany, on 31 October 1517

Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho)
3093667 Luther nailing his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

LUTHERs 95 THESES
Luther nails to the church door at Wittenberg his 95 theses attacking the sale of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church, thereby initiating the Reformation

Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg (colour photo)
2800662 Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg)

Luthers Wedding
MARTIN LUTHER Rejecting the celibacy imposed by Catholic teaching, he marries Katharina von Bora in Amsdoffs House at Wittenberg

Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, 1517
1574338 Martin Luther nailing his theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, 1517; (add.info.: Illustration of a small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs the posting of his 95)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520
529963 Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer, burning the Papal Bull excommunicating him. Wittenberg, 1520.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Schlosskirche Lutherstadt, Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Town church & Rathaus, Wittenberger Marktplatz, Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian
6040087 George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian of the Protestant Reformation)

Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian
6040084 Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian, reformer and hymnwriter)

Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre (engraving)
1622873 Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamlet at the Princesss Theatre)

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

The Luther Celebrations at Wittenberg, Opening of the Newly-restored Schlosskirche (engraving)
1047876 The Luther Celebrations at Wittenberg, Opening of the Newly-restored Schlosskirche (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg (engraving)
1101498 Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg)

The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving)
1107427 The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving) by English School

Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from
619654 Luther Burning the Popes Bull, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg
619649 Luther nailing his Theses to the door of the Schloss-Kirk at Wittemberg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Luther at Wittenberg (engraving)
727831 Luther at Wittenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther at Wittenberg)

Luther sets fire to the Papal bulls, Wittenberg, 10 December 1520 (chromolitho)
3093652 Luther sets fire to the Papal bulls, Wittenberg, 10 December 1520 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther sets fire to the Papal bulls)

Reopening of the Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving)
1603681 Reopening of the Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reopening of the Schlosskirche at Wittenberg)

The Luther Celebration in Germany, Scene outside the Schloss-Kirche, at Wittenberg, on Wednesday
1107426 The Luther Celebration in Germany, Scene outside the Schloss-Kirche, at Wittenberg, on Wednesday, 31 October (engraving) by Overend

The Luther Celebration in Germany (engraving)
1107311 The Luther Celebration in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luther Celebration in Germany)

Christmas tree in history by Pauline Baynes
One of four illustrations by Pauline Baynes for The Illustrated London News Christmas number 1958, tracing the four key moments in the history of the Christmas tree

Consecration of the Restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg, by the German Emperor (engraving)
1603877 Consecration of the Restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg, by the German Emperor (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wittenberg, Market-Place, with Luther and Melanchthon Statues (engraving)
2810512 Wittenberg, Market-Place, with Luther and Melanchthon Statues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wittenberg, Market-Place)

Luther preaching in the old wooden church at Wittemberg
619647 Luther preaching in the old wooden church at Wittemberg, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b / w photo)
1628638 The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reformation Festival Play at Berlin)

Wittenberg (engraving)
3626197 Wittenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wittenberg. Illustration for Chatterbox (1875). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

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 leaving the Popes legate in Wittenberg, Thomas Cajetan (top)
3647713 Martin Luther leaving the Popes legate in Wittenberg, Thomas Cajetan (top). Martin Luther leaving the city of Augsburg (bottom) (engraving) by Konig

Luther, Wittenberg (engraving)
966146 Luther, Wittenberg (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luther, Wittenberg)

Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen, on the river Elbe, 1546 (chromolitho)
3093658 Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen, on the river Elbe, 1546 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen)

Luthers pamphlet: scene at the printing-house, illustration from
619651 Luthers pamphlet: scene at the printing-house, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Michael Teuber, 1524-1586, German legal scholar
6039903 Michael Teuber, 1524-1586, German legal scholar. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michael Teuber, 1524-1586, German legal scholar. Michael Teuberus IUD)

The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving)
1047729 The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newly restored Schlosskirche at Wittenberg)

Martin Luther restrains the iconoclasts at Wittenberg (engraving)
3647749 Martin Luther restrains the iconoclasts at Wittenberg (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, 1520 (engraving)
3647401 Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, 1520 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Home of Martin Luther at Wittenberg (chromolitho)
668303 The Home of Martin Luther at Wittenberg (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of Martin Luther at Wittenberg)

Tetzels Procession, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619648 Tetzels Procession, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub. 1878 (engraving) by English School

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

Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving)
6000621 Martin Luther burning the papal bull in Wittenberg, Germany, 1520 (engraving) by Martersteig, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich (1814-1899); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)
1603698 The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg)

Title page to Martin Luthers Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation
867825 Title page to Martin Luthers Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, published in Wittenberg, 1520 (woodcut) by German School

Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers Chamber, at Wittenberg, 1845. The Lutherhaus, built in 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg in Germany, was home to Protestant reformer Martin Luther for most of his adult life

Luthers House, at Wittenberg, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Luthers House, at Wittenberg, 1845. The Lutherhaus, built in 1504 as part of the University of Wittenberg in Germany, was home to Protestant reformer Martin Luther for most of his adult life

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Wittenberg, a town steeped in history and significance, holds a special place in the hearts of many. It was here that Martin Luther, the German religious reformer, made his mark on the world with his 95 Theses. These revolutionary statements challenged the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church and ignited a movement that would forever change Christianity. The Door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg stands as a powerful symbol of Luther's defiance. In an iconic moment captured by a chromolitho, Luther is seen nailing his 95 Theses to this very door, sparking outrage and debate among scholars and believers alike. But Wittenberg is not just about theological debates; it has witnessed joyous occasions too. One such celebration was Luther's Wedding at Schlosskirche Lutherstadt. This historic event brought together friends and supporters from near and far to commemorate love amidst turbulent times. As you wander through Wittenberger Marktplatz, you'll come across the Town church & Rathaus - architectural marvels that have stood witness to centuries of history unfolding before their eyes. The square exudes an aura of reverence mixed with bustling activity – a true reflection of Wittenberg's vibrant spirit. Gottfried Zimmermann and Michael Teuber are two names synonymous with Wittenberg's rich heritage. Their contributions to preserving its historical sites ensure that future generations can experience firsthand the profound impact this town had on shaping religious thought. Another influential figure associated with Wittenberg is George Major, a Lutheran theologian whose teachings further solidified Martin Luther's ideas within Protestantism. His intellectual prowess continues to inspire scholars today as they delve into the depths of theology. In essence, Wittenberg stands as more than just another German town; it represents courage in challenging established norms for what one believes is right. Its cobblestone streets echo stories whispered by time itself – tales filled with passion, conviction, and unwavering faith.