Antique Engraving of Thomas Müntzer, a Reformation-Era German Theologian, 1701

Reference
BGI-00288
Date
1701
Region
Europe
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
32.0 x 19.5 cm (12.6 x 7.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 440

Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'.

Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold.

Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran theologian and historian. Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

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