Search

The title page of Diepold Peringer's Ein Sermon geprediget vom Pawren zu Werdt, bey Nürmberg, am Sontag vor Fassnacht, von dem freyen Willen des Menschen featuring an image of a German peasant farmer holding an agricultural flail (used to separate grain from husk) in representation of the author. A coat of arms is set beside the figure.

The title page of Diepold Peringer's Ein Sermon geprediget vom Pawren zu Werdt, bey Nürmberg, am Sontag vor Fassnacht, von dem freyen Willen des Menschen featuring an image of a German peasant farmer holding an agricultural flail (used to separate grain from husk) in representation of the author. A coat of arms is set beside the figure.

The title page of Georg Sabinus' Electio et coronatio Caroli .V. Imp. Aug, 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 title page of Georg Sabinus' Electio et coronatio Caroli .V. Imp. Aug, 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 title page of Martin Luther's Ermanunge zum frid auff die zwölff artickel der bawrschafft in Schwaben featuring a decorative border with seven cherubs harvesting flowers amongst thorny roses.

The title page of Martin Luther's Ermanunge zum frid auff die zwölff artickel der bawrschafft in Schwaben featuring a decorative border with seven cherubs harvesting flowers amongst thorny roses.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

A woodcut border on the title page of Gallus Korn's personal narrative of leaving his monastic community after joining the Protestants. The border is comprised of a single woodcut depicting a Wild Man and Woman flanking a blank crest (bottom), a bagpipe player (right), a cherub and another figure (left), and a group of cherubs fighting a dragon (top).

A woodcut border on the title page of Gallus Korn's personal narrative of leaving his monastic community after joining the Protestants. The border is comprised of a single woodcut depicting a Wild Man and Woman flanking a blank crest (bottom), a bagpipe player (right), a cherub and another figure (left), and a group of cherubs fighting a dragon (top).

Title page of Martin Luther's In Epistolam S. Pauli ad Galatas commentarius featuring a coat of arms shield below the title. The shield and title are flanked by columns, both of which have winged cherbus standing on top.

Title page of Martin Luther's In Epistolam S. Pauli ad Galatas commentarius featuring a coat of arms shield below the title. The shield and title are flanked by columns, both of which have winged cherbus standing on top.

A historiated woodcut border of Institutio principis Christiani : saluberrimis referta praeceptis. The border features cherubs, columns, male and female figures merged with the floral designs, as well as a pair of rabbits.

A historiated woodcut border of Institutio principis Christiani : saluberrimis referta praeceptis. The border features cherubs, columns, male and female figures merged with the floral designs, as well as a pair of rabbits.

The title page of Desiderius Erasmus' Io Frobenius studiorum liberalium mystis, s.d : Quo sæpius hoc opus uobis redit, optimi Iuuenes, hoc debet esse gratius. Redit enim subinde, cum emendatis, tum locupletius. Qui nouam æditionem emunt, lucrum faciunt, qui ueteribus contenti sunt, certe nihil faciũt damni. In hac non ita multum accessit paginarum, sed rerum nõ pœnitendum auctarium, valete, & nostræ fauete industriae. ...

The title page of Desiderius Erasmus' Io Frobenius studiorum liberalium mystis, s.d : Quo sæpius hoc opus uobis redit, optimi Iuuenes, hoc debet esse gratius. Redit enim subinde, cum emendatis, tum locupletius. Qui nouam æditionem emunt, lucrum faciunt, qui ueteribus contenti sunt, certe nihil faciũt damni. In hac non ita multum accessit paginarum, sed rerum nõ pœnitendum auctarium, valete, & nostræ fauete industriae. ...

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

A woodcut border on the title page of Karlstadt's treatise on which books should be considered canonical alongside the Bible. The border is made up of four separate woodcuts, all with unique floral designs.

A woodcut border on the title page of Karlstadt's treatise on which books should be considered canonical alongside the Bible. The border is made up of four separate woodcuts, all with unique floral designs.

The title page of Kirche[n] Gesäng : aus dem Wittenbergischen vnd allen andern den besten Gesangbüchern, so biss anhero hin vnd wider aussgangen colligirt vnd gesamlet ; In eine feine richtige vnd gute ordnung gebracht, vnd auffs fleissigest, vnd nach den besten exempla, including a frame with several scenes from the New Testament. The scenes include: the nativity (top), Jesus teaching and healing (top left), Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion (bottom left), the resurrection (top right), and Pentecost (bottom right).

The title page of Kirche[n] Gesäng : aus dem Wittenbergischen vnd allen andern den besten Gesangbüchern, so biss anhero hin vnd wider aussgangen colligirt vnd gesamlet ; In eine feine richtige vnd gute ordnung gebracht, vnd auffs fleissigest, vnd nach den besten exempla, including a frame with several scenes from the New Testament. The scenes include: the nativity (top), Jesus teaching and healing (top left), Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion (bottom left), the resurrection (top right), and Pentecost (bottom right).

A woodcut border on the title page to Luther's Ad Johannem Ecciu[m] printed in 1519. The border depicts a variety of plants and animals, including a crane or heron and a squirrel.

A woodcut border on the title page to Luther's Ad Johannem Ecciu[m] printed in 1519. The border depicts a variety of plants and animals, including a crane or heron and a squirrel.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Ad dialogum Syluestri Prieratis Magistri Palatii de potestate Pape Responsio printed in 1518. Along the bottom margin, the border features three portraits, one of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, one of a saint holding a spear and a book (possibly Saint Longinus), and one of a pope. Along both side margins are a series of decorative elements, including a cherub, two men chasing each other around a column, a pair of cats, a goose, and a trio of women.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Ad dialogum Syluestri Prieratis Magistri Palatii de potestate Pape Responsio printed in 1518. Along the bottom margin, the border features three portraits, one of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus, one of a saint holding a spear and a book (possibly Saint Longinus), and one of a pope. Along both side margins are a series of decorative elements, including a cherub, two men chasing each other around a column, a pair of cats, a goose, and a trio of women.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Ain Sermon Secundum Matheum printed in 1522. The border is composed of a single woodcut and depicts an architectural arch or nice decorated with plant motifs. Within the border and below the title, a cherub is depicted holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Ain Sermon Secundum Matheum printed in 1522. The border is composed of a single woodcut and depicts an architectural arch or nice decorated with plant motifs. Within the border and below the title, a cherub is depicted holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Christlicher Beweisung von dem Jungsten Tag printed in 1522. The border is composed of five woodcuts arranged around the title. The bottom of the border is made up of two decorative woodcuts, one featuring a bird amongst foliage (possibly a woodcut usually used for either the left or right side of a title page border, considering the orienation of the bird) and a more architectural decorative image. The left and right sides feature two similar pieces featuring blank crests, plinths and foliage.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Christlicher Beweisung von dem Jungsten Tag printed in 1522. The border is composed of five woodcuts arranged around the title. The bottom of the border is made up of two decorative woodcuts, one featuring a bird amongst foliage (possibly a woodcut usually used for either the left or right side of a title page border, considering the orienation of the bird) and a more architectural decorative image. The left and right sides feature two similar pieces featuring blank crests, plinths and foliage.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's De captivitate babylonica ecclesiae printed in 1520. The border is comprised of a single woodcut. At the bottom, there is a crest with the Brazen Serpent coiled around a cross with two men pulling it from either side. On the sides, there are two plinths, cherubs, and riders atop a pair of centaur-like figures. At the top, there is another crest featuring two towers and a striped shield.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's De captivitate babylonica ecclesiae printed in 1520. The border is comprised of a single woodcut. At the bottom, there is a crest with the Brazen Serpent coiled around a cross with two men pulling it from either side. On the sides, there are two plinths, cherubs, and riders atop a pair of centaur-like figures. At the top, there is another crest featuring two towers and a striped shield.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Uon Menschenn Lere zu meyden printed in 1522. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting two birds flanking a plinth (top), a man wearing a hat and playing a flute with a bee at his shoulder (right), two cherubs holding up a blank crest (bottom), and a humanoid fiure with a pig or cow's head holding a rosary (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Uon Menschenn Lere zu meyden printed in 1522. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting two birds flanking a plinth (top), a man wearing a hat and playing a flute with a bee at his shoulder (right), two cherubs holding up a blank crest (bottom), and a humanoid fiure with a pig or cow's head holding a rosary (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's De votis monasticis judicium printed in 1522. The border is printed as a single woodcut and depicts an archway with cherubs playing the drum and flute (top), and cherubs holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's De votis monasticis judicium printed in 1522. The border is printed as a single woodcut and depicts an archway with cherubs playing the drum and flute (top), and cherubs holding the Electoral Arms of Saxony (left) and the Ducal Arms of Saxony (right).

A woodcut border and central illustration on the title page toLuther's Disputatio domini Johannis Eccij et P. Martini Luther in Studio Lipsiensi futura printed in 1519. The border is composed of four separate decorative woodcuts: the left and top ones featuring plants and flowers, the right one depicting a stick with a ribbon coiled around it and stars in the background, and the bottom one depicting a monkey amidst floral ornaments. At the center of the page is a separate woodcut depicting John the Baptist carrying the Lamb of God.

A woodcut border and central illustration on the title page toLuther's Disputatio domini Johannis Eccij et P. Martini Luther in Studio Lipsiensi futura printed in 1519. The border is composed of four separate decorative woodcuts: the left and top ones featuring plants and flowers, the right one depicting a stick with a ribbon coiled around it and stars in the background, and the bottom one depicting a monkey amidst floral ornaments. At the center of the page is a separate woodcut depicting John the Baptist carrying the Lamb of God.

A woodcut border and central illustration on the title page to Luther's Disputatio et excusatio printed in 1519. The border is composed of four separate decorative woodcuts: the left and top ones featuring plants and flowers, the right one depicting a stick with a ribbon coiled around it and stars in the background, and the bottom one depicting a monkey amidst floral ornaments. At the center of the page is a separate woodcut depicting a bishop, carrying a staff and book.

A woodcut border and central illustration on the title page to Luther's Disputatio et excusatio printed in 1519. The border is composed of four separate decorative woodcuts: the left and top ones featuring plants and flowers, the right one depicting a stick with a ribbon coiled around it and stars in the background, and the bottom one depicting a monkey amidst floral ornaments. At the center of the page is a separate woodcut depicting a bishop, carrying a staff and book.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Iudicium de votis printed in 1521. The border is done as a single woodcut depicting a monk (left), a nun (right), a Green Man of pagan and Christian lore (bottom), and a bowl of fruit (top). The intermediate spaces are filled with floral and plant decorative motifs.

A woodcut border on the title page of Luther's Iudicium de votis printed in 1521. The border is done as a single woodcut depicting a monk (left), a nun (right), a Green Man of pagan and Christian lore (bottom), and a bowl of fruit (top). The intermediate spaces are filled with floral and plant decorative motifs.