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The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)
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The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving)
1603698 The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Williams Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 November 1892.
German School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22263586
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Anniversaries Bull Commemorative Crown Prince East End Emperor William Historical Procession Luther Luther Celebration Martin Luther Placing Showing Theses Wittenberg Wreath Schlosskirche
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The Emperor William's Visit to Wittenberg, the Luther Celebration
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captures a momentous event in German history. This 19th-century engraving showcases the commemorative festivities held in honor of Martin Luther and his profound impact on Europe. The image depicts a grand historical procession led by Emperor William, accompanied by his crown prince and other dignitaries. The streets are adorned with wreaths as crowds gather to witness this significant occasion. In the foreground, we see a symbolic Luther car carrying an effigy of the renowned reformer. At the heart of the celebration is Wittenberg's Schlosskirche (Castle Church), where Luther famously nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to its door centuries earlier. The burning passion for religious reform that ignited from this act is vividly portrayed in this engraving. Notably, amidst the jubilant scene, there is also a depiction of Pope Leo X placing a bull on display – representing opposition to Luther's ideas within Germany and beyond. This print serves as both a visual testament and historical documentation of Germany's rich cultural heritage. It encapsulates key elements such as anniversaries, tomb commemorations, and displays of Germanic pride during an era when national identity was being shaped across Northern Germany. Through "The Emperor William's Visit to Wittenberg" viewers can delve into European history while appreciating how Martin Luther's legacy continues to resonate within German culture today.
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