Allegorie op het conflict binnen de Lutherse kerk te Den Haag, 1738 1738 - 1740

This etching by an anonymous artist from the 18th century depicts a scene from the life of Martin Luther, the German theologian who is considered the father of Protestantism. The artwork is titled *Allegorie op het conflict binnen de Lutherse kerk te Den Haag, 1738* (Allegory of the conflict within the Lutheran Church in The Hague, 1738) and showcases the religious turmoil that Luther faced during his lifetime. The image, found in the Rijksmuseum, is small, measuring 280 mm x 360 mm, but the detail is striking, showing Luther being attacked by a group of people while angels look down from heaven. This print is a powerful example of early Dutch religious art.