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A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, the apostles behind him, as a man lays his cloak on the road before him.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, the apostles behind him, as a man lays his cloak on the road before him.

Leaf CI of the German Nuremberg Chronicle, with a large woodcut, colorized by hand, depicting Christ enthroned, surrounded by the Apostles.

Leaf CI of the German Nuremberg Chronicle, with a large woodcut, colorized by hand, depicting Christ enthroned, surrounded by the Apostles.

A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle's vision from the first chapter of Revelations of a Christ with flaming eyes, surrounded by seven candlesticks and holding seven stars, with a sword emerging from his mouth. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle's vision from the first chapter of Revelations of a Christ with flaming eyes, surrounded by seven candlesticks and holding seven stars, with a sword emerging from his mouth. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while the apostles sleep around him.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while the apostles sleep around him.

A woodcut depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ is depicted at the top center of the image, surrounded by cherubim. At the bottom right is Christ's open and empty tomb. On the bottom left, a group of cherubim are burying the body of a man, perhaps representing Christ's transformation from a physical body to a spiritual one.

A woodcut depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ is depicted at the top center of the image, surrounded by cherubim. At the bottom right is Christ's open and empty tomb. On the bottom left, a group of cherubim are burying the body of a man, perhaps representing Christ's transformation from a physical body to a spiritual one.

A woodcut depicting an elaborate ciborium featuring several decorative spires and a crucifix at the top.

A woodcut depicting an elaborate ciborium featuring several decorative spires and a crucifix at the top.

A woodcut depicting the coat of arm sof Johann "the Constant" (or "Steadfast"), Elector of Saxony, who was a supporter of Luther and his movement. The coat of arms features a pair of crossed swords at the center, surrounded by ten fields with varying iconography, including lions, eagles, and a rose. Three helmets with different crests sit above the coat of arms and the entire composition is surrounded by a host of cherubs and a pair of trees.

A woodcut depicting the coat of arm sof Johann "the Constant" (or "Steadfast"), Elector of Saxony, who was a supporter of Luther and his movement. The coat of arms features a pair of crossed swords at the center, surrounded by ten fields with varying iconography, including lions, eagles, and a rose. Three helmets with different crests sit above the coat of arms and the entire composition is surrounded by a host of cherubs and a pair of trees.

A woodcut version of Johann Reuchlin's coat of arms, featured on the title page of his work De arte cabalistica. The coat of arms includes a shield featuring an altar inscribed with "ARACAPNIONIS" (Ara Capnionis, the "altar of Capnion [Reuchlin]"), topped with burning coals, and encircled with three twisted ropes or garlands. Set atop the shield is a helmet with a cross inscribed on the neck, crowned with another three twisted ropes or garlands and a quartered wheel. Surrounding both helmet and shield are stylized vegitation.

A woodcut version of Johann Reuchlin's coat of arms, featured on the title page of his work De arte cabalistica. The coat of arms includes a shield featuring an altar inscribed with "ARACAPNIONIS" (Ara Capnionis, the "altar of Capnion [Reuchlin]"), topped with burning coals, and encircled with three twisted ropes or garlands. Set atop the shield is a helmet with a cross inscribed on the neck, crowned with another three twisted ropes or garlands and a quartered wheel. Surrounding both helmet and shield are stylized vegitation.

An Aristotelean diagram of the solar system featureing the earth at the center surrounded by water, air, and fire. Additional celestial bodies are shown in order moving outward from Earth. In order, they are listed as: Lunae (Moon), Mercurii, Veneris (Venus), Solis (Sun), Martis (Mars), Iovis (Jupiter), Saturni, Aplanes seu firmamentum, crystallinum unum, crystalinum alterum, and Primum mobile.

An Aristotelean diagram of the solar system featureing the earth at the center surrounded by water, air, and fire. Additional celestial bodies are shown in order moving outward from Earth. In order, they are listed as: Lunae (Moon), Mercurii, Veneris (Venus), Solis (Sun), Martis (Mars), Iovis (Jupiter), Saturni, Aplanes seu firmamentum, crystallinum unum, crystalinum alterum, and Primum mobile.

A historiated woodcut border of Martin Luther's Auff das Vermeint Keiserlich Edict : Ausgangen jm 1531 jare nach dem Reichs tage des 1530 Jars. Glosa. The scenes are hand colored in greens and reds. At the top and bottom are scenes of a party with musicians and couples dancing at the bottom and a noble couple seated at a table being served a meal. The sides depict the the decapitation of John the Baptist, with Salome depicted on the left holding the severed head on a platter.

A historiated woodcut border of Martin Luther's Auff das Vermeint Keiserlich Edict : Ausgangen jm 1531 jare nach dem Reichs tage des 1530 Jars. Glosa. The scenes are hand colored in greens and reds. At the top and bottom are scenes of a party with musicians and couples dancing at the bottom and a noble couple seated at a table being served a meal. The sides depict the the decapitation of John the Baptist, with Salome depicted on the left holding the severed head on a platter.

An woodcut depicting the conclave of Pope Urban VIII. A group of cardinals sits around a table with the pope at the center, flanked by C. di Fiorenza, Francisco di Barbarini, and Antonio di Barbarini. On the bottom right corner of the table is a roll of paper that reads, "Tutto sta male" ("everything is bad").

An woodcut depicting the conclave of Pope Urban VIII. A group of cardinals sits around a table with the pope at the center, flanked by C. di Fiorenza, Francisco di Barbarini, and Antonio di Barbarini. On the bottom right corner of the table is a roll of paper that reads, "Tutto sta male" ("everything is bad").

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A set of three woodcuts depicting the coronation of a new pope (top), the proper method for the pope to travel, under a canopy with the bishops before him (center), and a scene of the pope blessing travelers (bottom). Each scene is flanked by a different pair of cherubs.

A set of three woodcuts depicting the coronation of a new pope (top), the proper method for the pope to travel, under a canopy with the bishops before him (center), and a scene of the pope blessing travelers (bottom). Each scene is flanked by a different pair of cherubs.

A woodcut depicting the coronation of a new pope. The pope sits on a dias as the papal crown is placed on his head and cardinals and bishops stand and watch. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring masks. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the coronation of a new pope. The pope sits on a dias as the papal crown is placed on his head and cardinals and bishops stand and watch. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring masks. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut of the four beasts which appeared to Daniel in a vision. Each beast represented a different kingdom.

A woodcut of the four beasts which appeared to Daniel in a vision. Each beast represented a different kingdom.