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Martin Luther in Wittenberg burning Pope Leo Xs Bull of excommunication, 1521.
Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
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Media ID 5885356
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1500s 1521 16th Century Bonfire Burn Burning Clergy Europe Fire German Germany Heresy Heretic Luther Martin Luther Protest Protestant Protestant Reformation Reform Reformation Reformer Religion Religious Ex Communication Leo X Papal Bull Pope Leo X Wittenberg
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This vintage print takes us back to the historic moment in Germany during the 16th century when Martin Luther, a prominent Protestant reformer, defiantly burned Pope Leo X's Bull of excommunication. The hand-colored woodcut, created in the 19th century, beautifully captures this significant event that shaped religious history. In the illustration, we see Luther standing tall in Wittenberg as he sets fire to the papal bull with determination and conviction. This act symbolizes his protest against what he perceived as corruption within the clergy and his unwavering commitment to reforming the Catholic Church. The bonfire illuminates Luther's face and highlights his role as a heretic challenging traditional religious authority. As flames engulf the document, it represents not only an act of rebellion but also a turning point for Europe's religious landscape. This artwork transports us back to a time when religion played a central role in society and sparks conversations about freedom of belief and expression. It serves as a reminder of Martin Luther's influential impact on shaping Protestantism and igniting widespread reforms across Europe. With its rich historical context and artistic representation, this print is not just an exquisite piece of art but also an invitation to delve into one of humanity's most transformative periods – the Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther himself.
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