Canvas Print : Luther Tears Papal Bull
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Luther Tears Papal Bull
He tears up the Papal bull preparatory to burning it in front of the East gate of Wittemberg Date: 10 December 1520
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1520 Bull Burning Domini Luther Martin Papal Preparatory Protestant Reformation Tears December Wittemberg
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the historical drama of Luther's defiance with our stunning Canvas Print of 'Luther Tears Papal Bull' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the moment when Martin Luther boldly tears the Papal bull, preparatory to burning it at the East gate of Wittemberg on 10 December 1520. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring history to life with their vibrant colors, rich textures, and detailed resolution. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and expert printing techniques to ensure a museum-quality finish. Add this powerful piece of art to your home or office and relive the bold act that sparked the Protestant Reformation."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the pivotal moment in history when Martin Luther, the German theologian and monk, defiantly tears apart the Papal Bull "Exsurge Domini" (Arise, O Lord, and Judge Your Causes) at the East gate of Wittenberg on December 10, 1520. The Bull, issued by Pope Leo X, had demanded Luther recant his writings that challenged the Catholic Church's doctrines, particularly the sale of indulgences. The scene unfolds amidst a backdrop of the Protestant Reformation, a religious and political upheaval that would forever change Europe's religious landscape. Luther, a professor at the University of Wittenberg, had already nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, igniting a theological debate that would lead to the formation of Protestantism. In this moment, Luther's bold act of defiance against the Pope's authority marked a turning point in the Reformation. The Bull's destruction signified Luther's rejection of the Catholic Church's power and marked the beginning of the Protestant movement's separation from Rome. The image, taken from a woodcut print, vividly portrays Luther's intense focus and determination as he tears the Bull into pieces, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. The East gate of Wittenberg serves as a symbolic backdrop, representing the city's commitment to the new religious ideas and the beginning of a new era in European history.
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