Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Lucas Cranach the Elder1529

German Historical Museum
Berlin, Germany

The portraits of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora are a plea for clerical marriage. The Bible quotations clarify the division of roles. For the reformer the quote reads: "In quietness and trust shall be your strength".

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Title: Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Creator: Lucas Cranach the Older, Workshop
Date Created: 1529
Location: Wittenberg
Physical Dimensions: 52,5 x 36,3 cm
Subject Keywords: Reformation
Transcript:
IN SILENCIO ET SPE ER(IT) FORTITUDO VESTRA (In quietness and trust shall be your strength).
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Type: Painting
Rights: Deutsches Historisches Museum
External Link: DHM collection database
Medium: Oil on wood
Photographer: Sebastian Ahlers
Inventory no.: 1989/1547.1

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