Portrait_of_Frederick_III_of_Saxony.jpg


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English: An image of Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Wise, the Elector of Saxony (r. 1486-1525). Frederick is shown holding a sword, standing before an image of the crucifixion, with his coat of arms to the right. In the background is Martin Luther (1483-1546) standing at the foot of the Cross with the Words "Ecce Ecce", meaning "Behold, Behold".
Date 17 th century
date QS:P,+1650-00-00T00:00:00Z/7
Source From the book: Biblia, das ist, Die ganze Heilige Schrifft dess Alten und Neuen Testaments ..., By Martin Luther
Author Unknown author Unknown author

Image held in the digital archives of Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

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