Metal Print : Pope Leo X

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Pope Leo X

Pope Leo X (Giovanni de Medici 1475 - 1521, Pope from 1513) supervising the burning of Martin Luthers books after the first Diet of Worms, 1521. Woodcut

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Media ID 9700581

© Universal History Archive

1521 16th Century Book Burning Fire Headdress Illustration Techniques In A Row Large Group Of People Leadership Martin Luther Only Men Pope Protestantism Reformation Smoke Watching Woodcut Diet Of Worms Leo X

20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print

Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring this iconic image of Pope Leo X (1475-1521) from Universal Images Group (UIG). Witness the historical moment as Pope Leo X, portrayed in a woodcut from 1521, presides over the burning of Martin Luther's books after the First Diet of Worms. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful wall art, they are a conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Each print is meticulously printed on a sheet of aluminum, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Order now and add a touch of history to your home or office.

Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.

Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space

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 landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic woodcut print, we witness a powerful image capturing the essence of religious conflict and authority in the 16th century. Pope Leo X, Giovanni de Medici, takes center stage as he sits with an air of leadership and determination. Dressed in his regal headdress, Leo X supervises a significant event - the burning of Martin Luther's books after the first Diet of Worms in 1521. Surrounded by a large group of men, all eyes are fixed on the flames engulfing Luther's controversial writings. The smoke rises high into the vertical composition, symbolizing both destruction and defiance. This momentous act represents not only a clash between Christianity's two factions - Catholicism and Protestantism - but also marks a turning point in history: the Reformation. The artist skillfully employs illustration techniques to convey depth and detail within this indoor scene. Each figure is meticulously rendered, emphasizing their individual roles within this pivotal event. Through artistry and craftmanship, this woodcut immortalizes an important chapter in religious history. As we gaze upon this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to an era where faith was fiercely contested and power was consolidated through acts such as book burnings. It serves as a reminder that religion has always been intertwined with politics; shaping societies then as it does now.

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