Triomf van Luther (kopie) 19th century
anonymous
rijksmuseum
drawing, print, paper, ink, engraving
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drawing
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allegory
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narrative-art
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old engraving style
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paper
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11_renaissance
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ink
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northern-renaissance
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engraving
"Triomf van Luther (kopie)" is a 19th-century copy of a satirical print depicting the triumph of Martin Luther, the key figure of the Protestant Reformation. The artwork features a dynamic composition with Luther standing on a hill, holding a book, while Pope Leo X and his followers are shown below, including a figure of a dog labeled "Jesuita" (Jesuit), representing the Catholic Church. This satirical image underscores the religious and political tensions of the Reformation, highlighting the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in a visually captivating manner. It is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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