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Luther, Wartburg Door
The doorway into Das Lutherzelle, his study in the castle of the Wartburg where he was taken for safety in 1521 by the elector of Sachsen (Saxony)
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1483 1521 1546 Door Way Elector Luther Places Sachsen Safety Saxony Study Wartburg
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the doorway into Lutherzelle, the study of Martin Luther, located within the historic Wartburg Castle in the German state of Saxony. The year was 1521, and Luther, the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, had been taken to the castle for his safety following the Diet of Worms, where he had defied the edict of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, to recant his religious beliefs. The Wartburg Castle, nestled atop a hill overlooking the town of Eisenach, had been chosen as a secure refuge for Luther by the elector of Saxony, Frederick the Wise. It was here that Luther would translate the New Testament of the Bible into German, a groundbreaking achievement that would help solidify the foundations of the Protestant faith. The door leading into Lutherzelle, with its heavy wooden frame and intricate carvings, stands as a testament to the historical significance of this space. The door's worn surface, etched with the passage of time, bears silent witness to the intellectual and spiritual revolution that unfolded within its confines. The castle itself, a grand architectural masterpiece, was originally built in 1483 as a hunting lodge for the electors of Saxony. Its strategic location and imposing structure made it an ideal fortress, and it would later serve as a refuge for other notable figures, including the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Today, the Wartburg Castle and Lutherzelle are popular tourist destinations, attracting visitors from around the world who come to explore the rich history of this remarkable place. As they stand before the doorway into Lutherzelle, they cannot help but be moved by the knowledge that they are stepping into the very room where one of the most influential figures in history penned the words that would forever change the course of Western civilization.
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