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A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) parading with grapes and vines. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Philippians 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) parading with grapes and vines. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Philippians 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

Summary: Kilian Leib was the prior of the Augustinian monastery at Rebdorf near Ingolstadt. He was a vehement opponent of the Lutheran movement and was involved in the drafting of the Confutatio Augustana. In this tract he defends priestly celibacy and chastity.

Summary: Kilian Leib was the prior of the Augustinian monastery at Rebdorf near Ingolstadt. He was a vehement opponent of the Lutheran movement and was involved in the drafting of the Confutatio Augustana. In this tract he defends priestly celibacy and chastity.

A woodcut depicting a band of skeletons playing musical instruments in a cemetery. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Revelations 8 and Genesis 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a band of skeletons playing musical instruments in a cemetery. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Revelations 8 and Genesis 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

Summary: First printing of Melanchthon's third and final textbook of dialectic.

Summary: First printing of Melanchthon's third and final textbook of dialectic.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve being driven from the garden of Eden by an angel. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve being driven from the garden of Eden by an angel. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 3 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

The title page of Hans Baumann's Wie, vnd inn wölcher gestalt, der Eömischer [i.e. Römischer] Kayserlichen Mayestat, Landtgraff Philips von Hessen, auff dem neüntzehenden tag Junij, zuo Hall in Sachsen den fuossfall gethon. M.D.XLVII featuring the coat of arms of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, which features the two-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, bearing a quartered shield representing the regions he rules. The eagle is flanked by a pair of columns representing the Pillars of Hercules and his motto, "Plus Oultre," translated as "Further Beyond."

The title page of Hans Baumann's Wie, vnd inn wölcher gestalt, der Eömischer [i.e. Römischer] Kayserlichen Mayestat, Landtgraff Philips von Hessen, auff dem neüntzehenden tag Junij, zuo Hall in Sachsen den fuossfall gethon. M.D.XLVII featuring the coat of arms of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, which features the two-headed eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, bearing a quartered shield representing the regions he rules. The eagle is flanked by a pair of columns representing the Pillars of Hercules and his motto, "Plus Oultre," translated as "Further Beyond."

A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) displaying the spoils of battle (armor). The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 53 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) displaying the spoils of battle (armor). The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Isaiah 53 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a putto (cherub) holding a shield and an arrow symbolizing the prohibition given to the Israelites to not go up on the Holy Mountain, or Mount Sinai. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Exodus 19 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a putto (cherub) holding a shield and an arrow symbolizing the prohibition given to the Israelites to not go up on the Holy Mountain, or Mount Sinai. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Exodus 19 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "C" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.

A woodcut initial letter "S" decorated with plants and a fish.

Summary: Third French edition of Hans Holbein's Totentanz (Dance of Death), the first with 12 new images. The woodcuts were executed by Hans Lützelburger.

Summary: Third French edition of Hans Holbein's Totentanz (Dance of Death), the first with 12 new images. The woodcuts were executed by Hans Lützelburger.

A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) returning from a hunt. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Lamentations 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a group of putti (cherubs) returning from a hunt. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Lamentations 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut of the printer's device of Jean Frellon appearing on the title page of Les Images de la Mort. The device features a crab holding a moth above the motto: MATVRA.

A woodcut of the printer's device of Jean Frellon appearing on the title page of Les Images de la Mort. The device features a crab holding a moth above the motto: MATVRA.

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an abbess away. The abbess holds a rosary in her hands and a crosier underneath her arm. In the bottom left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) leading an abbess away. The abbess holds a rosary in her hands and a crosier underneath her arm. In the bottom left-hand corner is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Ecclesiastes 4 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton dressed as a bishop with a mitre and crosier, and representing death, taking the cloak of an abbot who holds a prayer book. In the tree is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton dressed as a bishop with a mitre and crosier, and representing death, taking the cloak of an abbot who holds a prayer book. In the tree is an hourglass representing human mortality. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 5 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) holding an hourglass representing mortality above an advocate as he takes payment from another man. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) holding an hourglass representing mortality above an advocate as he takes payment from another man. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Proverbs 22 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) inspecting a skull as an astrologer studies a globe. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) inspecting a skull as an astrologer studies a globe. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Job 38 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting an injured beggar sitting outside the house of a wealthy family, who ignore him. The beggar's hands are pressed together in supplication, but Death is not presence to release him from his misery. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Romans 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting an injured beggar sitting outside the house of a wealthy family, who ignore him. The beggar's hands are pressed together in supplication, but Death is not presence to release him from his misery. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Romans 7 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a bishop by the hand and leading him from his pasture and flock. The Bishop holds a crosier, while an hourglass rests in the bottom left corner. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Matthew 26 and Mark 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a skeleton (= Death) taking a bishop by the hand and leading him from his pasture and flock. The Bishop holds a crosier, while an hourglass rests in the bottom left corner. The woodcut is accompanied by verses from Matthew 26 and Mark 14 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).