Portrait of Johnnn Frederick of Saxony
Book Title: Biblia, das ist, Die ganze Heilige Schrifft dess Alten und Neuen Testaments ...
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Image Title: Portrait of Johnnn Frederick of Saxony
Scripture Reference:
- Daniel 6 (further images / scripture text)
- Matthew 4 (further images / scripture text)
Description: An image of John Frederick I, also known as John the Magnanimous, the Elector of Saxony (r. 1532-1547), Duke of Saxony (r. 1547-1554), and head of the Schmalkaldic League. To the left is John Frederick’s coat of arms; while to the right is an image of Daniel in the lion's den (Matthew 4) and the temptation of Christ. The images of suffering depict the suffering of John Frederick who was deposed as Elector and imprisoned .
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