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Luther's chapel at Wartburg Castle, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Luther's chapel at Wartburg Castle, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Luther's chapel at Wartburg Castle, 1862. View of...the chapel in which the great reformer preached...Luther, besides completing a large portion of his translation of the Bible in his asylum at Wartburg, wrote here several treatises against auricular confession, monastic vows, clerical celibacy, and prayers for the dead, against the Sorbonne of Paris, which had condemned his works, and which he exposed to public ridicule. For nearly a whole year he by turns instructed, exhorted, reproved, and thundered from this mountain retreat, and the beloved voice of the Reformer was everywhere hailed with enthusiasm'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This 19th century print depicts Luther's Chapel at Wartburg Castle, a significant historical site in Germany. The chapel, with its impressive arches and architectural features, stands as a testament to the rich history of the Reformation. In this very chapel, Martin Luther, the renowned religious leader, completed a substantial portion of his translation of the Bible during his self-imposed exile in 1521. Besides translating the Bible, Luther penned several treatises against the Catholic Church's practices, such as auricular confession, monastic vows, clerical celibacy, and prayers for the dead. These works were a response to the condemnation of his writings by the Sorbonne of Paris. For an entire year, Luther taught, exhorted, reproved, and thundered from this mountain retreat, and his voice was warmly welcomed throughout the land. The chapel's interior, adorned with Romanesque architectural elements, is a sight to behold. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, captures the essence of the space, with its arched windows, intricate details, and the presence of a grand organ. This architectural masterpiece, nestled in the picturesque towns of Eisenach, Erfurt, and Thuringia, continues to attract tourists and history enthusiasts from around the world. Richard Leitch, the Principal of The Print Collector, skillfully captured the essence of this architectural gem through his engraving, providing a glimpse into the past and the remarkable story of Martin Luther's time at Wartburg Castle.
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