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Luther's friend Alexius is struck dead by lightning

Gustav König1847

State Chancellery and Ministry of Culture of Sachsen-Anhalt

State Chancellery and Ministry of Culture of Sachsen-Anhalt
Magdeburg, Germany

It all began with a thunderstorm in July 1505: The prospective law student Martin Luther calls St. Anna for help and promises: “Help, I will become a monk!” Two weeks later he enters the monastery. The artist has invented his friend Alexius...

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  • Title: Luther's friend Alexius is struck dead by lightning
  • Creator: Gustav König
  • Date Created: 1847
  • Location Created: Munich
  • Original Source: Stiftung Luthergedenkstätten in Sachsen-Anhalt
  • Rights: Stiftung Luthergedenkstätten in Sachsen-Anhalt
State Chancellery and Ministry of Culture of Sachsen-Anhalt

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