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This image was used as a broadside by the reformers against the Roman Catholic Church
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This image was used as a broadside by the reformers against the Roman Catholic Church
XPH308476 This image was used as a broadside by the " reformers" against the Roman Catholic Church. The lower right hand corner is where they would put messages of dissent before they posted these around the town. The image depicts the Devil playing a monk like a bagpipe, reinforcing the idea that monks were instruments of the Devil. by Eduard Schoen (fl.1535); Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; (add.info.: Luther, des Teufels Dudelsack; Kol. Einblattholzschnitt; This image was used as a broadside by the " reformers" against the Roman Catholic Church. The lower right hand corner is where they would put messages of dissent before they posted these around the town. The image depicts the Devil playing a monk like a bagpipe, reinforcing the idea that monks were instruments of the Devil.
Being that Martin Luther was a monk, many believe that this is a caricature of him, however, " no such print is known with the addtion of a suitable anti Lutheran text" ); German, out of copyright
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This image, created by Eduard Schoen in the 16th century, served as a powerful tool for the reformers who were critical of the Roman Catholic Church. Known as a broadside, this print was widely distributed around towns to spread messages of dissent against the church. In the lower right-hand corner of the image, these reformers would add their own written criticisms before posting it publicly. The central focus of this illustration is a striking depiction of the Devil playing a monk like a bagpipe. This imagery aimed to reinforce the belief held by many reformers that monks were mere instruments manipulated by evil forces. Interestingly, while some speculate that this caricature represents Martin Luther himself due to his background as a former monk, there is no evidence supporting such claims with an accompanying anti-Lutheran text. Currently housed at Schlossmuseum in Gotha, Germany, this woodcut print provides valuable insights into religious and social tensions during that era. It serves as a visual representation of how different factions used art and propaganda to convey their viewpoints and challenge established institutions. Today, this artwork continues to be studied and appreciated for its historical significance in understanding both religious conflicts and artistic expressions from centuries ago.
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