Portrait_of_Martin_Luther_at_his_Desk.jpg


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English: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546), a German priest, pastor, theologian, and reformer, at work. Luther seated at his desk with paper, pen, and ink. On the wall above Luther are portraits of his Father, Mother, and Wife. The caption is “A description of Dr. Martin Luther’s family.” The artist portrayed the entire image as a portrait in a frame. The image is from a 17th C Bible by Martin Luther .
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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Martin Luther at his desk with family portraits (17th century)

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