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Protestant Reformation. Satire against Martin Luther (1483
Protestant Reformation. 16th century. Germany. Satire against Martin Luther (1483-1546). Colored engraving
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Augustinian Excommunicated Heads Luther Lutheran Lutheranism Martin Monk Priest Protestant Reformation Reformer Satire Satirical Theologian Theology 15th
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This vibrant and satirical engraving from the 16th century offers a humorous take on the tumultuous events of the Protestant Reformation in Germany, specifically poking fun at the figure of Martin Luther (1483-1546). The image depicts Luther, once a monk and later a theologian and reformer, holding a large, colorful Bible with a determined expression. However, the scene around him tells a different story. In the background, a group of priests and monks, with their heads in their hands, appear to be in a state of confusion and despair. One monk, wearing a paper mitre and holding a broom, looks on in disbelief as another, dressed as a jester, plays a fiddle. A third monk, wearing a dunce cap, clings to a large book labeled "Theology," looking utterly baffled. The satirical tone of the print is further emphasized by the inclusion of a modern-day observer in the bottom right corner, who gazes at the scene with a knowing smile. The caption below the image reads, "Excommunicated Augustinian Monk, Martin Luther, Preaching his New Doctrines," adding to the playful mockery of the situation. Despite the lighthearted tone, this engraving serves as a reminder of the profound impact of Luther's ideas on the religious landscape of Europe during the 16th century. His excommunication from the Catholic Church and the subsequent spread of Lutheranism marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, a movement that would forever change the course of history.
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