Historiated title page of De Biblie
The title page of Martin Luther's Low German translation of the Bible featuring a collection of biblical scenes and symbols based on Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, "Law and Gospel" (or "Sin and Redemption"). On the left of the image are scenes representing Law/Sin, including: a dead tree, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, Adam and Eve, the brazen serpent, and a corpse lying atop a tomb. On the right of the image are scenes representing Gospel/Redemption, including: a flourishing tree, the Annunciation, the angel appearing to the sheperds, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.
Altdorfer, Erhard, approximately 1480-approximately 1570
Dietz, Ludwig, -1559
Lübeck (Germany)
German
Law and gospel
Death
Sin
Redemption
Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Agnus Dei (Sacramental)
Tombs
Ten commandments
God
Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Brazen serpent
Shepherds
Angels
Adam (Biblical figure)
Eve (Biblical figure)
Moses (Biblical leader)
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
Jesus Christ
Sixteenth century
37 cm (approx.)
Still image
engravings (prints)
Folio
This work is part of the Richard C. Kessler Collection.
https://search.libraries.emory.edu/catalog/990033614090302486 De Biblie (Library Search)
1533 BIBL A
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