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The Diet of Worms, 1521. Imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire. It is most memorable for the Edict of Worms which addressed Martin Luther and the effects of the Protestant Reformation. The Emperor Charles V presiding. Colored engraving
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The Diet of Worms, 1521: A Pivotal Moment in the History of the Protestant Reformation This evocative colored engraving captures the historic moment of the Diet of Worms, held in the city of Worms, Germany, in 1521. The assembly, convened by Emperor Charles V, was an imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire, and is most famously remembered for the Edict of Worms, which addressed the growing issue of Martin Luther and the impact of the Protestant Reformation. Emperor Charles V, depicted in the center of the image, presides over the assembly with a stern and resolute expression. Surrounded by an array of influential figures from the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire, Charles V listened intently as the charges against Luther were presented. The Edict of Worms, issued on May 26, 1521, declared Luther an outlaw and banned his writings throughout the Holy Roman Empire. The Diet of Worms marked a turning point in the Protestant Reformation. Luther, who had already gained a significant following, was forced into hiding, but his ideas continued to spread. The Edict of Worms ultimately led to the schism within the Christian Church, paving the way for the establishment of Protestantism as a distinct religious movement. This engraving, a testament to the rich history of the 16th century, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the modern age. It serves as a reminder of the complex political and religious landscape of the time and the far-reaching consequences of the decisions made during this historic assembly.
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