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Lutherstadt Eisleben
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Lutherstraße 17
(Luthers Geburtshaus)

Martin-Luther-Relief

Martin Luther Relief

Eisleben 1483 - Eisleben 1546
German priest and professor of theology who initiated the Protestant Reformation
(Wikipedia)

17th century sculptor
1689

Eisleben, Lutherstadt / Martin-Luther-Relief

Description

Relief bust of Luther in a rich cartouche above the portal of his birth house.

Inscription(s)

Gottes Wort ist Luthers Lehr, darum vergeht sie nimmer mehr
God's word is Luther's teaching, therefore it never passes away again

Sculptor

Unknown 17th century sculptor.

Sources & Information

Mansfelder Kupferspuren, Geburtshaus Martin Luthers in Eisleben.

Locatie (N 51°31'37" - E 11°33'0") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desa157; Photograph: 5 September 2022
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